The STQC Lab Automation Portal was inaugurated by Jitin Prasada, Minister of State in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and Electronics and Information Technology, as a major digital initiative under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India.
The STQC Lab Automation Portal – SATYA – was launched in the presence of S Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY, along with senior officials from the Ministry, STQC, and C-DAC.
Addressing the gathering, Jitin Prasada emphasized that in today’s digital era, governance is not merely about policies, but about ease, transparency, accountability, and trust.
The launch of the SATYA Portal marks a significant step towards citizen-centric digital governance and improved public service delivery.
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STQC Lab Automation Portal to Modernize Certification Services
The STQC Lab Automation Portal brings the services of the Standardisation Testing and Quality Certification (STQC) Directorate onto a single, integrated, and user-friendly digital platform.
The STQC Directorate plays a vital role in ensuring the quality, security, and reliability of electronic and IT products and services in the country.
With the introduction of the portal, STQC services are expected to benefit citizens, industry, startups, MSMEs, and government departments by enabling faster service delivery, greater predictability, and enhanced confidence in the certification process.
For startups and MSMEs in particular, the STQC lab automation portal reduces procedural burden and helps them bring compliant and secure products to market more efficiently.
This initiative aligns with the national vision of Digital India, Minimum Government – Maximum Governance, and Ease of Doing Business.
By digitizing certification processes, the SATYA Portal ensures that quality assurance remains robust while becoming more accessible and citizen-friendly.
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Speaking on the occasion, S Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY, said, “The SATYA Portal represents a major step in modernizing STQC’s service delivery through end-to-end digital processes.
By leveraging technology, we are strengthening transparency, efficiency, and trust while ensuring that quality certification services are accessible to all stakeholders.”
Highlighting the importance of cybersecurity, data protection, and product quality, the Minister noted that platforms such as SATYA contribute to building a trusted digital ecosystem and support India’s emergence as a global technology and manufacturing hub.
Jitin Prasada congratulated the STQC team, officials from MeitY, and C-DAC, the technical development partner, along with all associated stakeholders, for their dedicated efforts in conceptualizing and implementing the portal.
He urged citizens, industry, startups, and government organizations to actively use the portal and provide feedback for its continuous improvement.
