Cabinet allocates ₹14,903 Cr to Extend #DigitalIndia Project.
Technology has become a cornerstone for all of us. Amidst this, the recent decision by the cabinet to allocate a substantial ₹14,903 Crore towards extending the Digital India project is highly commendable. It has immense potential for strengthening the vision for a digitally empowered Bharat.
The way it has been told, it will lay a heavy emphasis on digital infrastructure enhancement, it will help in expanding broadband connectivity to rural and remote areas, strengthening data centres, and improving network reliability which will further foster the growth of technology-driven industries.
The Digital India project has already made significant strides in bridging the digital divide, empowering citizens with digital literacy, and fostering a digital ecosystem that transcends geographical boundaries. Now if it further aims at the following, as it says, nothing like that!
1. Enhancing government services through digital platforms, making them more accessible and efficient for citizens
2. Digital literacy and skill development is of utmost importance and will pave robust ways for the development of more MSMEs
3. This will certainly be enhanced by the promotion of digital payments, making transactions more seamless and ensuring financial inclusion
4. Cyber awareness courses for 12 crore college students will be conducted
5. A network of 1,787 universities and research and development institutes, will be further developed into Digital India Infoways. It holds significant importance for our technological advancement, education, research, and progress
6. It also has a provision for funding support to 1,200 startups based in tier 2 and 3 cities.
This renewed investment reaffirms our nation’s determination to transform industries, improve service delivery, and enhance the quality of life for every citizen and will pace up economic growth, job creation, and entrepreneurship at an unparalleled level.
