Physical gaps in infrastructure need to be addressed to unlock the India’s digital potential. Discuss (200 Words)
Refer - The Indian Express
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IAS Parliament 2 years
KEY POINTS
· The idea that cross-sectoral “digital rails” like ID, payments and data exchanges when combined with open interconnected data systems in sectors like health, education and social protection, can transform service delivery.
· India is seen as a global trendsetter in the DPI movement, having set up multiple large-scale DPIs like UPI and sector-specific platforms like DIGIT for eGovernance and DIKSHA for education.
· To unleash the true potential of India’s ODEs, we need to get the “non-tech” layers right, by prioritising principles around data protection, universal access and accountability.
· protecting the data of all users and giving them agency over how their data gets used. The passage of a robust Data Protection Bill is imperative.
· It is important to address the digital divide. Research by ORF, for instance, shows that Indian women are 15 per cent less likely to own a mobile phone and 33 per cent less likely to use mobile internet services than men.
· These institutions are critical for setting standards, ensuring a level playing field and safeguarding consumer interest. The sector-specific institutions also need to be complemented by a “National ODE Council” to inform coordinated policies and keep the focus on citizen-centricity.
· From Aadhaar and UPI to DBT and CoWin, India’s tech stacks are grabbing global attention.
Manish 2 years
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IAS Parliament 2 years
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