He was talking at twentieth Foundation Day of the National Internet Exchange of India (Nixi) in New Delhi on Monday. “Digital transformation would allow the country to optimise resource utilisation, reduce waste and mitigate the environmental impact of activities,” Sharma said.
It also holds the key to inclusive government, he added.
“By increasing technology we can ensure that every citizen regardless of their location or social background has access to essential services such as healthcare, financial services and education,” Sharma said.
This, he added, could be achieved through various digital initiatives and providing affordable internet.
Sharma also pointed out the huge growth of startups and entrepreneurships in the country.
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“Today there are almost 100,000 startups in India, the third largest and fastest growing ecosystem in the world, this was all possible due to access to digital payments, digital information, data and various platforms developed over a period of time,” Sharma said.Stating that digital transformation had many challenges, he said, “We must address issues of data security and privacy to ensure that no citizen is left behind or become a victim of cybercrime.”
To overcome these points he mentioned that the federal government was dedicated to a multifaceted method by means of investing in digital infrastructure, collaborating with trade leaders and startups and privatising digital expertise and training.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com