IT Minister Vaishnaw Switches to Zoho in Swadeshi Push
Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that he has switched his office productivity tools to Zoho, the Indian-made software suite used for documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. He shared the update on X, calling it his contribution to Prime Minister Modi’s Swadeshi vision.
Call to Embrace Homegrown Tech
Vaishnaw urged citizens, businesses, and government bodies to adopt indigenous platforms instead of foreign ones. He described Zoho as “our own Swadeshi platform” and appealed for broader support of Indian-built technologies.
Response from Zoho’s Leadership
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu welcomed the endorsement, calling it a morale boost for the company’s engineers. He thanked the minister and reaffirmed Zoho’s commitment to delivering secure and reliable products for Indian and global users.
Context & Strategic Implications
The switch reflects India’s larger push for self-reliance in technology under initiatives like “Digital India” and “Make in India.” It signals government preference for local software solutions, aiming to strengthen digital sovereignty and reduce dependency on global tech giants.
