Why Digital India ?
Digital (Transformation of) India
Digital India is state of the art infrastructure built for serving billion plus Indian residents. Digital India’ programme vision is transforming India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy. Digital India services are aimed at every Indian resident. They consists of core services for all residents, sectoral services for section of society such as farmers, students, entrepreneurs and even senior citizens.
Countries around the world are building digital infrastructure for serving their citizens electronically and online. Such technologies deployed for transforming governance are variously called as “ government technology “, “civic technology “ or public Interest technology.
Digital Technologies, which include Cloud Computing, Mobile Applications, IOT, blockchain and Artificial Intelligence have emerged as catalysts for rapid economic growth and citizen empowerment across the globe.
Digital technologies are being increasingly used by us in everyday lives, from retail stores to government offices. They help us connect with each other and also share information on issues and concerns faced by us. In some cases they also enable resolution of those issues in near real time.
Digital India project envisions transforming our nation and creating opportunities for all citizens by harnessing digital technologies. It's vision is to empower every citizen with access to digital services, knowledge and information.
In other words, Digital India is all about harnessing digital technologies for national progress. .