DIGITAL INDIA: Transforming India into a Digitally Empowered Nation

Abstract

One of the greatest marvels of our times, undoubtedly, is the digital revolution. It has pushed through human limitations to unleash an ‘e’-era of cutting-edge innovations. With an aim to digitally connect all Indians, the Government of India has launched a program to digitize India. Coined as “Digital India”, the program is focused on building digital infrastructure, governance and services on demand, and digital empowerment of citizens. It is a flagship programme of the Government of India with a vision to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy. The programme includes projects that aim to ensure that government services are available to citizens electronically and people get benefit of the latest information and communication technology. The initiative isn’t the first of its kind, but given the institutional mandate & transformational promise, it is a remarkable one. It not only has the potential to leapfrog a nation into the digital age but also level the field for an inclusive society. The present paper is conducted with an objective to identify the various Pillars and key projects of Digital India campaign. The paper contains the schemes for digital India from Budget Speech of 2017-18. Through this paper an attempt has also been made to study the impact of digital India. At last the paper includesChallenges and Changes needed in Implementing Digital India Programme.