The Digital India initiative was launched in July 2015 by the Indian government to enhance connectivity between the government and citizens. It aims to encourage digital transactions, e-marketing, and digital literacy through programs like BHIM App, NAM, and DISHA. Providing WiFi connectivity in public places is also a goal. The advantages include better crowd management, increased people-government interaction, and reduced corruption. However, challenges include lack of internet infrastructure, low digital literacy, cybersecurity threats, and high technology costs. Measures are needed for improved cybersecurity laws, a digital security department, and compulsory digital education.
2. DIGITAL INDIA is one of the biggest revolutions of
21st century in India.
Launched on 2 July 2015 by the Government.
An effort to enhance connectivity between government
and common man.
4. Digital India Initiatives
Encouragement for digital transactions.
eg- BHIM App
Encouragement for e-Marketing.
eg- NAM
Encouragement for digital literacy.
eg- The Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (DISHA)
Wifi connectivity in stations and rural areas.
5. Advantages of Digital India
Best way of Crowd management (railway, banks).
Enhanced people-government-people connectivity.
Reduction in tax invasion and corruption.
Save extra burden at the time of scheme implementation
and subsidies transfer.
6. Challenges of Digital India
Lack of internet accessibility and electronic
infrastructure.
Lack of digital literacy among common people.
Threat on Cyber security (data protection and cyber
crime)
Expensive technology- costly data and Smartphone,
slow speed, network problem etc
7. Measures to check the Problems
Need of additional special provision for Cyber security
and data protection in IT Act 2000.
Need to establish an Integrated Digital Security
Department at the Centre and states.
Need to make digital education compulsory in all
schools and colleges. Need to work on rural digital
literacy.