One of the big outcomes of the Coronavirus pandemic has been the rise of digitisation in different sectors and all spheres of life. While the private sector has always been at the forefront of this adoption, the Government still has a long way to go.
Currently, technology implementation in government and government-run services has been selective and in very small portions. It is high time that the Governments should push for more digitisation. Opinion makers call for more collaboration between different States in India and urge the Centre to give more levy to States to set up more manufacturing parks which will in turn encourage Prime Minister’s call for Vocal for Local.
“Digitisation has become the need of the hour and if it has to flourish then we need three things — digital literacy, digital infrastructure and digital innovation. While the National Digital Literacy Mission needs to be strengthened it is also important that States also concentrate on digital literacy. In terms of infrastructure, as a nation we need to look at digitisation as a basic right so as to make a digital revolution. And finally, it is also important that digital innovation reaches each and every citizen,” Telangana IT Minister Rama Rao opined in a recent virtual digital summit.
While India’s ability to lead large corporates is recognised worldwide, it is still considered to be a services oriented nation and for this to change the Centre and State governments need to encourage more product companies from India and design strategies and policies for this endeavour.
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