About this API
data.gov.in is India's official open-data portal (Open Government Data Platform), one of the largest in the world. It exposes datasets from ministries and public institutions via a REST API. It requires a free key obtained after registration.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an API key?
Yes — it requires a free API key (register on the portal).
What data does this API return?
Contents of Indian Government datasets by resource identifier — records and fields in JSON.
Can this API be called directly from a browser?
Not easily — key/registration-based authentication requires a server-side call and is not suitable for frontend code visible to visitors (which is why there is no live "Try it" button here).
Who runs this API?
The Government of India (National Informatics Centre). Documentation: data.gov.in.