“The technologies related to Metaverse/Web 3.0 are still evolving. The government is cognisant of the emergence of new technologies, and the rapid proliferation of emerging technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Drone, Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality, Metaverse, Web 3.0 etc. The Information Technology Act, 2000 covers the technology space. The Government of India has worked out national strategy on the emerging areas, especially National Strategy on Artificial Intelligence and National Strategy on Blockchain,” he said.