Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Union Ministers Use Substack for Direct Public Communication
Some Indian government ministers are using Substack to talk directly to people.
Substack lets them publish longer articles online.
Piyush Goyal wrote about his recent trip to Japan.
He discussed how India and Japan could work more closely together.
Ashwini Vaishnaw is using Substack to explain India’s plans for making semiconductors.
Semiconductors are important parts used in many electronic devices.
The government’s plans include chip design, manufacturing, testing and packaging.
This shows that ministers are trying new ways to explain their work and policies.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has published reflections on his Japan visit through a Substack newsletter.
Goyal’s post discusses the future of the India-Japan partnership and describes his visit as highly productive.
Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is also using Substack to discuss policy and industrial development.
Vaishnaw’s latest post focuses on building India’s semiconductor ecosystem, including design, manufacturing and supply chains.
The platform gives ministers space for longer, more conversational explanations beyond press releases and social media posts.
- Who
- Union Ministers Piyush Goyal and Ashwini Vaishnaw.
- What
- The ministers are using Substack newsletters to publish detailed commentary on government initiatives, international partnerships and industrial policy.
- When
- The shift is emerging now; Goyal’s post followed his recent visit to Japan, while Vaishnaw has already published a semiconductor-focused post.
- Where
- On Substack, with Goyal’s article covering his visit to Japan and the India-Japan partnership.
- Why
- To communicate directly with citizens, industry and policy stakeholders in a longer and more conversational format than conventional government channels.
- Platform
- Substack
- Piyush Goyal’s post
- “Four Days, Three Cities, and a Partnership Coming of Age”
- Goyal’s subject
- His recent Japan visit and the future of India-Japan ties
- Ashwini Vaishnaw’s post
- “How we are building India’s semiconductor ecosystem”
- Semiconductor topics
- Chip design, fabrication, assembly, testing, packaging, infrastructure and talent
- Communication shift
- Ministers are adding independent digital publishing to press releases and social media
- Newsletter reach
- Vaishnaw’s newsletter has attracted hundreds of subscribers