GS Mains Model Question & Answer: Discuss the vision, scope and challenges of Digital India Project
Q. Discuss the vision, scope and challenges of Digital India Project . (12.5 Marks)
(General Studies Mains Paper III- Science and Technology: Awareness in the fields of IT)
Model Answer :
Digital India is a Programme to prepare India for a knowledge future. Prime Minsiter of India has laid emphasis on National e- governance plan and has gave approval for Digital India – A programme to transform India into digital empowered society and knowledge economy.
Vision of Digital India
The vision of Digital India programme aims at inclusive growth in areas of electronic services, products, manufacturing and job opportunities etc. It is centred on three key areas –
- Digital Infrastructure as a Utility to Every Citizen
- Governance & Services on Demand and
- Digital Empowerment of Citizens