Digital India

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Ensure cryptocurrency does not end in wrong hands: PM to democratic nations

Modi said India is building the world's most extensive public information infrastructure

18 Nov 2021 10:37 AM

Among teachers of children with disabilities in their regular classes, more than nine per cent found them unable to participate in online classes, notes the study. (AFP Photo)

Patralekha Chatterjee | Reopen schools, but keep ground realities in mind

Online education has certainly helped many children but the pandemic has also exposed the glaring fault lines in our Digital India narrative

26 Aug 2021 1:55 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (PTI Photo)

PM Modi to interact with beneficiaries of Digital India campaign on July 1

Electronics and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad will also be present on the occasion and will deliver the opening remarks

30 Jun 2021 3:13 PM

Ms Sitharaman announced a stimulus package for the tourism industry which included five lakh tourist visas to be issued free of charge, once the government resumes issuance. (PTI file image)

Government gives Rs.6.29L crore stimulus to boost COVID-hit economy

For the health sector, the maximum loan amount of Rs 100 crore would be given and the maximum interest rate is capped at 7.95 per cent

29 Jun 2021 7:04 AM

Industry experts, however, are optimistic that the Indian governments' push for Digital India will boost employment opportunities in the country. (Representational Images)

Digital India to create job opportunities: Experts

MBA graduates have command over theory but lack in practical application of the same.

24 Jan 2020 2:27 AM

While cashless modes had been gaining traction in the domestic landscape, the demonetization the Indian government in 2016 gave it a boost (Photo: Representational Image)

Platforms that help push India towards being a cashless economy

The rising ownership of smartphones has led to a trend of adoption of cashless and digital modes of payment, provided by these platforms.

26 Nov 2019 3:29 PM

A meticulous digital roadmap envisioning the digital agenda through multiple initiatives has encouraged financial literacy and boosted the digital economy multifold. (Photo: Pixabay)

Indian fintech eco-system makes way for a trailblazer technology

A collaborative approach is the way forward for ‘Digital India and UPI has just got it right!

31 Oct 2019 4:24 PM

This is done by paying the rival network an interconnect usage charge, which currently is 6 paise per minute. (Photo: AFP)

Jio slams Trai's IUC review; says move sabotages PM's Digital India vision

Trai's move to reopen the deadline for ending charges for terminating calls on rival networks beyond January 2020.

21 Oct 2019 12:21 PM

Digital transformation is not only impacting business, but many employees have needed to evolve their way of working, often at dizzying pace (Photo:AFP/Representational)

Study: 70% Indian employees believe new technology key to company growth

To understand the impact the digital workplace has had upon employees, Citrix commissioned a study of 1,000 knowledge workers in India

26 Sep 2019 2:38 PM

He appealed to census officials to carry out the exercise sincerely as this is an opportunity for them to do 'Punya' (holy deed), which will help in nation building (Photo: Twitter/ANI/Representational)

Mobile app to be used for collecting 2021 census data: Amit Shah

The Union Home Minister said that giving Digital India a boost,the 2021 census will be conducted through a phone application

23 Sep 2019 5:21 PM

The Digital Governance Tech Tour will be open to technocrats and IT professionals across the entire Government ecosystem.

Microsoft partners with Indian govt for Digital Governance Tech Tour

AI and intelligent technologies are becoming all-pervasive today, driving change across businesses, communities and governments.

27 Aug 2019 7:25 PM

In line with the startup India and digital India movement India witnessed a healthy convergence as the startups targeted digital route to build sustainable business models.

These four new age business models are digitizing the way micro entrepreneurs work

These models have directly or indirectly addressed different facets like book keeping, digital verification, financial lending etc.

20 Aug 2019 4:32 PM

With this central push, progressively more sectors are adopting digital technologies. (Photo: Pixelbay)

Digitalization has revolutionized the logistics industry

Digitalization is transforming many sectors, including logistics, into a better and advanced version of their old selves.

08 Aug 2019 1:10 PM

The nation is playing a pivotal role in bringing the next billion people to the digital domain.

Are organizations in India prepared for cyberattacks?

India has lately emerged at the forefront of global digitization.

01 Aug 2019 7:39 PM

The survey of consumers in nine countries shows digital device adoption is on the rise, but performance frustrations and security concerns remain. (Representational Images)

Thumbs up for ‘Digital India’

69 per cent Indian respondents report that technology has ‘significantly improved their lives’.

01 Aug 2019 7:27 PM

On Rajiv Gandhi's 75th birth anniversary, Cong to outreach idea of digital India

Congress has always claimed that the foundation of Digital India was laid by Rajiv Gandhi.

27 Jul 2019 12:28 PM

India will leverage its existing strength in electronics manufacturing and strong talent pool to position itself as an export hub for electronics products, said Ravi Shankar Prasad. (Photo: File | ANI)

Prasad promises to take Broadband to masses; sees India as export hub for electronics

IT and Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said availability of broadband and mobiles is an essential component of Digital India.

01 Jul 2019 6:08 PM

On the fourth anniversary of his government's flagship programme 'Digital India', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the initiative has empowered people, reduced corruption and improved public service delivery to benefit the poor. (Photo: File)

Reduced corruption, empowered people: PM on Digital India’s 4th anniversary

Highlighting success of programme, Prasad said 3.65 lakh Common Service centres have been opened and 123 crore Aadhaar were generated.

01 Jul 2019 11:08 AM

Digital IndiaDigital India is an umbrella programme that covers multiple projects of various ministries and government departments.

Government expenditure under Digital India at Rs 3,328 cr in 2018-19: Prasad

Electronics and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad gave this information in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.

27 Jun 2019 6:46 PM

Niti CEO Amitabh Kant’s tenure extended by 2 more years

The former bureaucrat, a 1980 batch IAS officer of the Kerala cadre, has been active in Niti Aayog ever since he joined in 2016.

27 Jun 2019 3:54 AM

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