Which of the following is/are the aims of Digital India Plan of the Government of India? 1. Formation of Indias own Internet companies like China did. 2. Establish a policy framework to encourage overseas multinational corporations that collect Big Data t

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Q: 91 (IAS/2018)

Which of the following is/are the aims of “Digital India” Plan of the Government of India?
1. Formation of India’s own Internet companies like China did.
2. Establish a policy framework to encourage overseas multinational corporations that collect Big Data to build their large data centres within our national geographical boundaries.
3. Connect many of our villages to the Internet and bring Wi-Fi to many of our schools, public places and major tourist centres.
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Current Affairs

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IAS

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The correct answer is Option 2: 3 only.

The Digital India program is an ambitious initiative launched by the Government of India in 2015, with the primary objective of transforming India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy. The program comprises various projects and initiatives aimed at expanding digital infrastructure, improving digital literacy, and promoting digital services across the country.

The following are the main aims of the Digital India plan:

1. To provide high-speed internet connectivity to rural areas and promote digital literacy: One of the primary goals of the Digital India program is to connect every village in the country to the internet. The program also aims to provide free Wi-Fi in public places such as schools, colleges, hospitals, and railway stations.

2. To promote digital infrastructure: The Digital India program aims to create a robust digital infrastructure in the country, including a national fiber optic network, data centres, and cloud services. The program also aims to promote the use of digital technologies in various sectors such as healthcare, education, and agriculture.

3. To promote digital services: The Digital India program aims to promote the use of digital services such as e-governance, e-commerce, and digital payments. The program aims to make government services accessible to citizens through digital platforms such as mobile apps and websites.

Option 1, "Formation of India’s own Internet companies like China did," is not one of the main aims of the Digital India program. While the program aims to promote the growth of the digital economy in the country, there is no specific target to form Indian internet companies like China did.

Option 2, "Establish a policy framework to encourage overseas multinational corporations that collect Big Data to build their large data centers within our national geographical boundaries," is not one of the main aims of the Digital India program. While the program aims to create digital infrastructure in the country, there is no specific target to encourage multinational corporations to set up their data centres within India`s geographical boundaries.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2: 3 only.