India is a hot-spot of digital innovation: PM Modi at World Congress on Information Technology
Hyderabad, February 19: For the 1st time India was a host to the World Congress on Information Technology Conclave, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi focuses on bringing together vision and technology for better future. “India being a hot-spot of digital innovation, we were and we remain as one of the most tech friendly populations of the world,” said PM Modi.
Inaugurating the event through video-conference, PM Modi said that “the concept of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam – the world is one family” is deeply imbibed in Indian philosophy. It reflects our inclusive traditions.” Further “In the twenty-first century, technology is becoming an enabler for this concept. It helps us create a seamless, integrated world. A world where geographical distance no longer remains a barrier in collaborating for a better future,” PM Modi added.
“Today, India is the hot-spot of digital innovation, across all sectors. We not only possess a growing number of innovative entrepreneurs, but also a growing market for tech innovation. We were and we remain one of the most tech friendly populations in the world,” PM Modi said.
“Digital India is a journey bringing about digital inclusion for digital empowerment aided by digital infrastructure for digital delivery of services,” PM Modi added.
Further he informed that “leveraging technology in such a holistic manner was unthinkable some years ago. We have successfully completed this life-cycle in the last 3 and half years.” Giving the credit to the people, PM Modi said that this has been possible through a change in public behavior and processes. While most Government initiatives depend on a Government push, Digital India is succeeding because of the people’s pull.
Further PM Modi said that “Digital India has not remained merely a Government initiative, but has become a way of life. Technology has transcended PowerPoint presentations and has become an inseparable part of people’s lives.”
PM Modi informed that to ensure digital literacy reaches each household; we have initiated a Pradhan Mantri Rural Digital Literacy Mission to make 60 million adults digitally literate in rural India. Under this 10 million people have already been trained. We have come a long way with the convergence of Make In India & Digital India. From only two mobile factories in India in 2014, today there are 118 mobile manufacturing factories operational in India, including some of the best global brands.
Further he said that “government e-Marketplace has been envisioned as the National Procurement Portal of India. It enables small and medium enterprises to compete in meeting the procurement requirements of the Government.”
We stand today, at a moment in history, when technology, if used well for public good, can deliver lasting prosperity to mankind and a sustainable future for our planet, PM Modi said.
“Disruptive technologies such as Block-chain and the Internet of Things, will have a profound impact in the way we live and work. They will require rapid adaptation in our workplaces,” PM Modi said. Skilling citizens for the workplace of the future are now a global imperative. In India, we have launched the National Skill Development Mission to prepare our children and youth for a productive and bright future, PM Modi added.