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Defence Secretary launches redesigned Ministry of Defence websites in twenty-two languages

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has launched revamped websites for the Ministry of Defence and the Department of Defence. The Ministry site is hosted at www.mod.gov.in. The new sites comply with the Digital Brand Identity Manual 3.0 and the Guidelines for Indian Government Websites 3.0. Content is available in 22 Indian official languages. The sites carry Ministry policies, initiatives, activities, notifications and defence updates for citizens and other users. The Ministry describes the redesign as supporting the Digital India and e-Governance goals of transparency, efficiency, accessibility and citizen-focused delivery on a secure platform.

Languages: 22 Standards followed: DBIM 3.0 and GIGW 3.0 Launched by: Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh
Why it matters for exams: DBIM 3.0 and GIGW 3.0 are the current website standards for Indian government bodies and are being asked in e-governance questions.
Kerala PSCUPSC
19 October 2026 Source: Press Information Bureau

In plain words

GIGW Guidelines for Indian Government Websites — The central standard for accessibility, usability and content quality of Indian government websites.

DBIM Digital Brand Identity Manual — A common design and identity standard for government digital platforms.

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