RBI/2012-13/306

RPCD.CO.RCB.BC.No. 47/07.38.003/2012-13

November 23, 2012

All State Co-operative Banks / District Central Co-operative Banks

Dear Sir / Madam,

As you may be aware, the Government of India has envisaged providing "Broadband on Demand" by 2015 in the recently unveiled National Telecom Policy (NTP) - 2012 emphasizing the role of Internet as catalyst for socio-economic development of the country and also as an effective medium of various citizen centric services in today's information economy. Since the current version of Internet Protocol (IPv4) has almost run out of addresses, the broadband revolution is sure to ride on next generation Internet Protocol (IPv6). The NTP - 2012 recognizes the futuristic role of IPv6 and aims to achieve substantial transition to IPv6 in the country.

2. Department of Telecommunication under the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, Government of India has undertaken the initiative of migration from IPv4 to IPv6.

3. Since migration to IPv6 is an eventuality that has to be accepted and managed proactively, government wants it to be done in a planned way rather than against time. They have expressed that the migration of all payment gateways, banks, financial institutions, insurance companies, etc. including their websites should be completed preferably by December 2012. You may initiate necessary action by constituting a special team to complete the migration within the stipulated time.

4. In case you need any clarifications/assistance on IPv6 implementation kindly contact Shri R.M. Agarwal, DDG(NT), DoT (Mobile number 9868133440) who is heading the team which is providng relevant support to all stakeholders.

Yours faithfully,

(I.S. Negi)

General Manager Officer-in-Charge

 

IPv6 migration required for banks and payment gateways; institutions must complete transition within the stipulated timeframe and seek DoT support. Migration from IPv4 to IPv6 is required for banks, payment gateways, insurance companies and related financial entities to address address exhaustion and support national broadband objectives; stakeholders must plan and complete transition within the stipulated timeframe, constitute special implementation teams, and coordinate with the Department of Telecommunication which has provided a designated contact for assistance.