Shri Pralhad Joshi commissions White Rabbit Technology-based Indian Standard Time Dissemination Demonstration Network in Bengaluru

On 16 July 2026, Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi commissioned a White‑Rabbit‑Technology‑based Indian Standard Time (IST) Dissemination Demonstration Network at the Regional Reference Standard Laboratory, Bengaluru. Developed jointly by the Department of Consumer Affairs, CSIR‑National Physical Laboratory and ISRO, the network uses Precision Time Protocol to securely disseminate UTC‑traceable IST. It is intended for critical sectors such as banking, telecommunications, power, transportation and digital governance. The Minister highlighted that accurate, secure time supports consumer protection, fair trade, cyber‑resilience, reliable financial markets, telecommunications, power systems and digital governance, and aligns with the “One Nation, One Time” initiative for indigenous, resilient digital infrastructure.