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Q84 (IAS/2016) Polity & Governance › Governance, Policies & Social Justice › Digital governance initiatives Official Key

Regarding 'DigiLocker', sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a digital locker system offered by the Government under Digital India Programme. 2. It allows you to access your e-documents irrespective of your physical location. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Your answer: —  ·  Correct: C
Explanation

The correct answer is option C because both statements are correct.

DigiLocker was launched on July 1, 2015, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi under the Digital India program.[1] Digital Locker is one of the key initiatives under the Digital India initiative[2], confirming that statement 1 is correct.

Statement 2 is also correct as DigiLocker enables citizens to store and share documents online securely, whenever needed, with various authorities, regulators, banks and other business entities.[3] The very nature of an online digital repository means that users can access their stored e-documents from anywhere with internet connectivity, irrespective of their physical location.

DigiLocker functions as a digital repository that, along with other digital public goods, has supported financial inclusion by improving access to formal financial services and reducing transaction costs.[4] Therefore, both statements 1 and 2 are correct, making option C the right answer.

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  1. [1] https://negd.gov.in/blog/digilocker-the-digital-briefcase-for-indias-authentic-e-documents/
  2. [2] https://tribal.nic.in/downloads/faqs/DigiLocker-User-Manual.pdf
  3. [3] Indian Economy, Vivek Singh (7th ed. 2023-24) > Chapter 15: Budget and Economic Survey > 4. Unleashing the potential > p. 447
  4. [4] Indian Economy, Vivek Singh (7th ed. 2023-24) > Chapter 15: Budget and Economic Survey > 15.2 Economic Survey 2022-23 > p. 450
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Q. Regarding 'DigiLocker', sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a digital locker system o…
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This is a classic 'Flagship Scheme' question. In 2016, DigiLocker was a headline launch (July 2015). The strategy is simple: For every new portal/app, memorize the Parent Mission (Digital India) and the Core Functional Benefit (Cloud Access). Don't overthink technicalities; focus on the user utility.

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Statement 1
Is DigiLocker a digital locker system offered by the Government of India under the Digital India programme?
Origin: Web / Current Affairs Fairness: CA heavy Web-answerable

Web source
Presence: 5/5
"DigiLocker was launched on July 1, 2015, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi under the Digital India program."
Why this source?
  • Explicitly states DigiLocker was launched under the Digital India program.
  • Attributes launch to the Prime Minister, indicating a government initiative.
Web source
Presence: 5/5
"Digital Locker, one of the key initiatives under the Digital India initiative,"
Why this source?
  • Describes Digital Locker as a key initiative under the Digital India initiative.
  • Links the service to a government department (Department of Electronics and Information Technology).

Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 39: After Nehru... > Digital India: a Step Forward in e-Governance > p. 778
Strength: 5/5
“One of the basic aims of the Modi government was to encourage electronic governance. Considering the importance of reducing the paperwork involved in the public - government interface and thereby lowering the corruption levels, the Modi government launched the Digital India campaign within three months of taking office, in August 2014. The success of several socio-economic and governance programmes, existing as well as intended to be launched, depended upon the efficacy of Digital India. The idea was to electronically empower the Indian citizen and the economy. The programme was designed to get all government departments and the people of India to connect with each other digitally or electronically, so that governance could be improved.”
Why relevant

Explains the Digital India campaign's purpose to electronically empower citizens and to get government departments and people to connect digitally—establishing that the programme houses e‑governance initiatives.

How to extend

A student could use this to expect that services reducing paperwork (like a digital locker) would be logical components of the Digital India portfolio and then check official lists of Digital India services.

Indian Economy, Vivek Singh (7th ed. 2023-24) > Chapter 15: Budget and Economic Survey > 15.2 Economic Survey 2022-23 > p. 450
Strength: 4/5
“8. Digital Public Infrastructure: Besides the push to physical infrastructure, the government's emphasis on developing public digital infrastructure during the last few years has been a game changer in enhancing the economic potential of individuals and businesses. With its strong forward linkages to the non-digital sectors, digitalization strengthens potential economic growth through various channels such as higher financial inclusion, greater formalization, increased efficiencies and enhanced opportunities. Based on the pillars of a digital identity Aadhar, linking bank accounts with PM-Jan Dhan Yojana, and the penetration of mobile phones (JAM Trinity), the country has witnessed significant progress in financial inclusion in recent years.”
Why relevant

Describes 'Digital Public Infrastructure' built on pillars (e.g., Aadhaar, JAM) and notes substantial government emphasis on digital infrastructure for inclusion and service delivery.

How to extend

One could infer Digital India supports reusable public digital platforms (e.g., identity, document access) and then look for a government 'digital locker' as part of that infrastructure.

Indian Economy, Nitin Singhania .(ed 2nd 2021-22) > Chapter 15: Infrastructure > National Optical Fibre Network (NOFN) > p. 462
Strength: 3/5
“• It was launched in 2011 to provide broadband connectivity. It was later renamed BharatNet in 2015.• It is the first pillar of Digital India programme being implemented in a phased manner for providing broadband connectivity to all the 2.5 lakh Gram Panchayats (GPs) in the country.”
Why relevant

Identifies National Optical Fibre Network (BharatNet) as the first pillar of the Digital India programme, showing the programme includes named infrastructural projects.

How to extend

From naming and grouping of projects under 'Digital India', a student might search for other named 'Digital India' projects (including services like a digital locker) in official programme documents.

Indian Economy, Nitin Singhania .(ed 2nd 2021-22) > Chapter 10: Land Reforms in India > DIGITAL INDIA LAND RECORDS MODERNISATION PROGRAMME (DILRMP) > p. 352
Strength: 4/5
“• Centrally Sponsored Schemes viz. Computerisation of Land Records (CLR) and Strengthening of Revenue Administration and Updating of Land Records (SRA&ULR) were merged into a modified Scheme named Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme (DILRMP) which was launched in 2008.• It seeks to improve the quality and accessibility of land records in the country and move × towards guaranteed titles”
Why relevant

Gives an example of a scheme explicitly titled 'Digital India ...' (Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme), demonstrating the practice of branding government digital initiatives under the Digital India label.

How to extend

This pattern supports checking whether 'DigiLocker' follows the same naming/branding convention and is listed among Digital India initiatives.

Indian Economy, Vivek Singh (7th ed. 2023-24) > Chapter 7: Indian Economy after 2014 > Some initiatives of Govt. of India for Skilling: > p. 241
Strength: 3/5
“The portal will map details of workers based on regions and local industry demands.• DigiSaksham: It is a digital skills programme to enhance the employability of youth by imparting digital skills that are required in an increasingly technology driven era. It is a joint initiative of Ministry of Labour with Microsoft India and is an extension of the Government's ongoing programs to support the youth from rural and semi-urban areas.”
Why relevant

Mentions 'DigiSaksham'—a government digital programme—showing the use of the 'Digi' prefix for government digital schemes aimed at citizens.

How to extend

A student could reason that 'DigiLocker' might similarly be a government 'Digi*' service and then verify its association with Digital India on official portals.

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