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Public, Private, and Hybrid Cloud
NICSI Cloud Services
National Government Cloud
NICSI Cloud Services
National Informatics Centre Services Inc. (NICSI) enables Ministries, Departments and Government Organizations (MDOs) to access secure, scalable and high-performance cloud services through empanelled industry partners.
Services are provisioned through the National Government Cloud (NGC) platform, enabling public, private and hybrid cloud environments with integrated monitoring, managed operations and a Pay As You Go model.
Governance
Secure, Compliant, and Auditable Delivery
Operations
Managed Services with Observability
Cloud Service Highlights
Pay As You Go Consumption Model
Usage-based billing ensures cost transparency and minimizes upfront capital expenditure.
Hybrid Cloud Platform
Unified hybrid cloud platform with automated, scalable and cloud-enabled services.
Self Service Portal
Unified hybrid management, on-demand provisioning, observability, AI-driven operations and secure application enhancement.
Managed Services
Routine IT operations and infrastructure management are handled by expert teams.
Secure, Compliant Environment
Configurable controls including IAM, encryption and firewall protections.
Multi Cloud Access via Empanelled Vendors
Cloud capacity through empanelled vendors including Jio and Yotta for enterprise-grade, government-ready environments.
Data Centre Backbone for Cloud Services
NICSI cloud services are offered through attached National Data Centres (NDCs), ensuring secure, resilient, and high-capacity delivery for government workloads.
Key Services Offered Through NGC Platform
Platform, Infrastructure, Security, and other specialized services delivered through NGC.
Platform as a Service
Container Services
Kubernetes
API Management
Resource Monitoring
Resource Metering
Enterprise Monitoring
Provisioning Process
Departments can onboard and avail cloud services through the NGC portal in three streamlined stages.
Applicant Registration
Register the department/entity and authorized officials on the NGC portal to initiate access.
Cloud Plan Registration
Define service categories, environments and quotas aligned to program objectives and governance requirements.
Resource Provisioning
Provision compute, storage, network, database and security resources with observability and managed services as needed.
Service Catalogue and Pricing
For comprehensive service descriptions, technical specifications and pricing, refer to the official NGC Cloud Services portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common onboarding, usage, and service queries.
Who can apply for NICSI Cloud Services?
Ministries, Departments, Government Organizations, and approved public sector entities can onboard through the NGC portal as per defined governance and authorization requirements.
How is billing handled for cloud usage?
Billing follows a Pay As You Go model, where charges are based on the consumed services and allocated resources, ensuring transparency and cost control.
What deployment models are supported?
The platform supports public, private, and hybrid cloud models based on workload sensitivity, compliance requirements, and operational priorities.
How long does resource provisioning usually take?
Provisioning timelines depend on resource type and approvals, but the workflow is designed for streamlined onboarding and faster delivery through standardized stages.
What security measures are available?
Services include configurable security controls such as IAM, encryption, firewall protections, vulnerability management, and monitoring capabilities.
Where can departments get service and pricing details?
Detailed service specifications, onboarding guidance, and pricing information are available on the official NGC Cloud Services portal.
Ready to Onboard Your Department?
Initiate secure, scalable cloud provisioning through NICSI and NGC today.