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DA NANG,
VIET NAM
4 - 11 September 2025

Devesh Tyagi

Nominee details

Title
Dr.
Name
Devesh Tyagi
Position
CEO
Organization
National Internet Exchange of India

Devesh Tyagi

Biographical info

Education/qualifications

I am a doctorate holder, presently heading the National Internet Exchange of India, a not-for-profit organisation under the aegis of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Previously, I have served in the leadership positions at Software Technology Parks of India and National Informatics Centre for the promotion of entrepreneurship, innovation and product creation in India.

Experience and involvement in APNIC activities

I have been actively contributing to the Internet community for more than two decades through distinct roles at the National Informatics Centre (NIC), Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), and currently at the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI). As CEO of NIXI, I engage at national, regional, and global levels on APNIC-related matters, leading key initiatives that support its mission and growth:

  • Indian Registry for Internet Names and Numbers (IRINN): As one of the seven National Internet Registries (NIRs) designated by APNIC, IRINN is responsible for managing IP resources in India. To date, it has allocated approximately 10.52 million IPv4 addresses and 15.20 billion IPv6 addresses, positioning India as one of the fastest-growing markets in the Asia-Pacific region.
  • Internet Exchange (IX): NIXI currently operates 77 Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) across India, enabling peering among ISPs and supporting peak traffic volumes of up to 1.5 T.
  • ‘.IN’ Registry: We manage the '.IN' country code top-level domain (ccTLD), supporting the local internet ecosystem by promoting digital trust, resilience, and sovereignty. NIXI stands out as the only registry globally to offer the highest number of Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) across 15 ccTLDs in all 22 scheduled Indian languages.

Under my leadership and in close coordination with the Indian IT Ministry, we are:

  • Initiating policy dialogue on emerging public policy issues related to the Internet, through India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF) in capacity of its Chairman.
  • Leading a high-impact capacity-building program for young professionals and students in India, offering practical exposure and continuous engagement with global Internet Governance processes like the APNIC, APTLD, ICANN, ISOC, Universal Acceptance (UA), IGF, SANOG, IETF, IEEE etc.
  • Collaborating with academic institutions nationwide to advance IPv6 adoption and train future digital leaders;
  • Hosting APNIC 62 after 14 years, marking a significant moment for regional collaboration;
  • Hosting ICANN85 Meeting after 8 years, reinforcing India’s role in the global Internet ecosystem.

Nominee statement

As a committed professional dedicated to the growth and empowerment of communities across the Asia-Pacific region, I remain steadfast in my mission to contribute meaningfully to key issues impacting our digital ecosystem. I am fully aligned with the values and goals of the APNIC community and will actively support its operations, governance, and outreach in accordance with the established policies and procedures. My focus will be on fostering transparent communication, promoting inclusive participation, and strengthening regional collaboration to ensure the continued development of a secure, resilient, and accessible Internet for all.

Nominated by

Name
Devesh Tyagi
Reason for nomination

I am a doctorate holder, presently heading the National Internet Exchange of India, a not-for-profit under the aegis of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Previously, I have served in the leadership positions at Software Technology Parks of India and National Informatics Centre for the promotion of entrepreneurship, innovation and product creation in India.

National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) is operating as a not for profit organisation, working with the vision to facilitate inclusive, secure, and equitable internet to every citizen. NIXI primarily perform(s) three operation(s) through its divisions:

  • Indian Registry for Internet Names and Numbers (IRINN) responsible for managing the National Internet Registry (NIR) in India. As one of the seven National Internet Registries (NIRs) designated by the APNIC, it has distributed approximately 10.52 million IPv4 and 15.20 billion IPv6, and considered as one of the fastest growing market in the Asia Pacific region.
  • Internet Exchange (IX) which is operating peering of ISPs, currently we are operating 77 Internet Exchanges across India with a peak traffic touching 1.5T.
  • ‘.IN’ registry which allocates and registers domain names to support the local internet ecosystem, by building trust and security, while providing resilience and maintaining digital sovereignty. NIXI is the only registry in the world offering the highest number of IDN domains (15 ccTLDs) in all 22 scheduled Indian Languages.

Additionally, NIXI has been instrumental in representing India’s stance at global forum(s), including but not limited to the United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF), Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), Asia-Pacific Network Information Center (APNIC) etcetera as designated by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). NIXI also plays a vital role in global internet governance by making it more inclusive, accessible, and responsive to local communities and directly contributes to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

That being said, I am proactively playing a crucial role in ICP-2 related discussion as well as promoting the multistakeholder dialogues as a Chair of the India Internet Governance Forum, a national initiative recognised by the United Nations Internet Governance Forum. Additionally, I am also facilitating IPv6 migration contributing to the APNIC four-year strategic plan, aligning with the certain responsibilities NRO is performing. I am also coordinating and managing the high-level engagement for the ICANN ccNSO sessions pertaining as a part of the ccNSO Internet Governance Liaison Committee and ccNSO Meetings Programme Committee (MPC), including the ccNSO Members Meeting agenda at ICANN public meetings, and related matters.

Lastly, with the interest in employing technology for social good, further given India’s prominent position as an emerging global leader especially in the APAC region, home to the world’s largest population, and boasting a highly competitive pool of human resources, it becomes imperative to ensure that regional perspectives are effectively represented in global policy discussions. In this endeavour, I firmly believe that my skill sets, coupled with an understanding of the complex issues, will prove to be a valuable asset for the NRO NC in driving its mission and strengthening relationships with key stakeholders across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond to ensure that the Internet remains open, stable and secure.

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