Digital India Plan objectives
Question
Which of the following is/are the aim/aims of "Digital India" Plan of the Government of India?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Options
1 and 2 only
3 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Explanation
The Digital India Plan, launched in 2015, aims to transform India into a digitally empowered society through three pillars: digital infrastructure, digital literacy, and digital services. Statement 1 is incorrect: The plan does not explicitly aim to form India's own Internet companies like China; it focuses on digital infrastructure and services rather than creating proprietary tech giants. Statement 2 is misleading/incorrect: While Digital India encourages data centre development, it does not specifically focus on attracting only foreign MNCs for Big Data collection; the focus is on domestic digital infrastructure. Statement 3 is correct: A primary objective is to provide digital connectivity to villages and deploy Wi-Fi in schools, public places, and tourist centers through the BharatNet initiative and other connectivity programs. Only statement 3 accurately reflects the plan's aims.
Question details
Year
2018
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q36
Subject
Current Affairs
Sub-topic
Government Digital Initiatives
Type
Statement-based
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Current-affairs-linked
Source hint
Digital India initiative - Government of India
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