Digital India: Scope and Challenges

International Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Science

© 2019 by SSRG - IJAES Journal

Volume 6 Issue 2

Year of Publication : 2019

Authors : S. Krishnaprabu

10.14445/23942568/IJAES-V6I2P107

How to Cite?

S. Krishnaprabu, "Digital India: Scope and Challenges," SSRG International Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Science, vol. 6,  no. 2, pp. 35-39, 2019. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942568/IJAES-V6I2P107

Abstract:

In the era of digitalization and technological advancement, technology has become an integral part of our life. Technology is a major factor in shaping the new global economy and producing rapid changes in society. In the past decade, new technology has fundamentally changed the way people communicate and work. It is a well-known fact that digital India is the outcome of many innovations and technological advancements. These transform the lives of people in many ways and will empower the society in a better manner. The 'Digital India' programme, an initiative of honorable Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi, will emerge new progressions in every sector and generates innovative endeavors for genet. The motive behind the concept is to build participative, transparent and responsive system. The Digital India drive is a dream project of the Indian Government to remodel India into a knowledgeable economy and digitally empowered society, with good governance for citizens by bringing synchronization and co-ordination in public accountability, digitally connecting and delivering the government programs and services to mobilize the capability of information technology across government departments. Today, every nation wants to be fully digitalized and this programme strives to provide equal benefit to the user and service provider. Hence, an attempt has been made in this paper to understand Digital India – as a campaign where technologies and connectivity will come together to make an impact on all aspects of governance and improve the quality of life of citizens. The aim of the research is to study digital India Programme and it also tries to explore its advantages, scope and challenges in the digitalization. This study highlights the necessity for developing positive attitude towards the digital India among the people so that they can keep themselves abreast of the latest technologies and adopt it as a positive step for development.

Keywords:

Digital India, e-governance, Digital education, Embedding innovation, e-learning

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