India–EU e-Signature Agreement

Signed Between

• MeitY
• European Commission (DG CONNECT)

Purpose

Enable interoperability of:

• Electronic Signatures
• Electronic Seals
• Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

Benefits

• Cross-border digital contracts
• Digital invoices
• Faster trade
• Reduced transaction costs
• Better support for MSMEs

Indian Law

Implemented under the Information Technology Act, 2000

GS-II

India–EU Digital Partnership