National Internet Exchange of India Latest News
The National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) is celebrating its 23rd Foundation Day on June 19.
About National Internet Exchange of India
- It is a not-for-profit organization set up under the aegis of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India.
- It was established under section 8 of the Companies Act 2013.
- Aim of NIXI: To promote internet penetration in the country as well as across the globe.
- Its Primary purpose is to facilitate exchange of domestic Internet traffic between the peering ISP, Content players and any other organizations with their own AS number.
Functions of National Internet Exchange of India
- NIXI plays a critical role in strengthening India’s Internet infrastructure by facilitating efficient exchange of domestic Internet traffic, managing the ‘.IN’ and (.Bharat) country-code top-level domains.
- It facilitates Internet Exchange services, and delegating IP addresses (IPv4/IPv6) through the Indian Registry for Internet Names and Numbers (IRINN).
- Through its initiatives, NIXI supports a secure, resilient, and inclusive Internet ecosystem aligned with India’s digital growth ambitions.
- It operates 79 Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) across the country and supports domain names in 22 Indian languages, furthering its vision of a secure, resilient and inclusive internet ecosystem.
Source: PIB
Last updated on Sep, 2026
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