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On the fourth anniversary of his government's flagship programme 'Digital India', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the initiative has empowered people, reduced corruption and improved public service delivery to benefit the poor. (Photo: File)

Reduced corruption, empowered people: PM on Digital India’s 4th anniversary

Highlighting success of programme, Prasad said 3.65 lakh Common Service centres have been opened and 123 crore Aadhaar were generated.

01 Jul 2019 11:08 AM

Digital IndiaDigital India is an umbrella programme that covers multiple projects of various ministries and government departments.

Government expenditure under Digital India at Rs 3,328 cr in 2018-19: Prasad

Electronics and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad gave this information in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.

27 Jun 2019 6:46 PM

Niti CEO Amitabh Kant’s tenure extended by 2 more years

The former bureaucrat, a 1980 batch IAS officer of the Kerala cadre, has been active in Niti Aayog ever since he joined in 2016.

27 Jun 2019 3:54 AM

BJP minister uses app to reach out to voters

It keeps track of development and if voters have exercised franchise.

09 Apr 2019 1:36 AM

Leading companies are already achieving a 30-percent increase in productivity by deploying digital technology to drive sales, operations productivity and new business models.

Digital India: Technology to transform a connected nation

USD 500 billion potential value from transformations underway in newly digitizing sectors in India.

28 Mar 2019 12:56 PM

He also said digital payment transactions in the country have increased manifold to over Rs 2,070 crore in 2017-18. (Photo: File)

Govt will soon make Aadhaar-driving licence linking mandatory: Ravi Shankar Prasad

'At present, what happens is that the guilty person who causes an accident flees the scene and gets a duplicate licence,' Prasad said.

06 Jan 2019 6:31 PM

The mobile upload speed in the country is 3.82 mbps against global average of 9.70 mbps.

India ranks 111 in mobile net speed

Speed has improved by 15% last year, but trails behind China, tied with Brazil.

20 Dec 2018 1:26 AM

The Bengaluru NGO Bal Utsav focuses on infrastructure, teacher development, scholarships and water, sanitation and hygiene.

Bal Utsav, turning childhood of less fortunate into a celebration

With an estimated population of over 400 million, the country has the highest number of children in the world.

30 Nov 2018 12:35 AM

Google CEO Sundar Pichai has written to IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad saying such a step will encourage global companies to contribute to India's digital economy as well as benefit Indian startups that are looking at expanding globally. (Representational image/Photo:AP)

Free flow of data across borders will boost startups: Google CEO writes to Centre

Pichai said Google shares the vision of creating a truly 'Digital India.'

09 Sep 2018 5:51 PM

Union electronics and IT minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Saturday said that rural digital entrepreneurs are providing livelihood opportunities to nearly 12 lakh rural people. (Photo: PTI)

'Rural digital entrepreneurs providing livelihood to 12 lakh people'

Three lakh common service centres have created rural digital entrepreneurs, says Ravi Shankar Prasad.

05 Aug 2018 10:36 AM

In an effort to meet the rising demand for skilled manpower, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has announced to launch the National Skill Training Institute (NSTI) in Barang, Bhubaneswar.

Dharmendra Pradhan lays foundation stone for NSTI in Odisha

The institute shall be equipped with state of the art facility to impart skill development courses.

18 Jul 2018 1:17 PM

Employers around the world are facing the most acute talent shortage in 12 years, and India is among the top 10 most-affected markets with 56 per cent of employers are facing difficulty in filling vacant positions here, says a survey.

Companies in India and other nations face worst talent crunch in 12 years.

More than half of employers say communication skills – written and verbal – are their most valued soft skills.

26 Jun 2018 1:08 PM

As India continues to leapfrog into the digital revolution and brace the dream of Digital India that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has for the nation, it is also time to take into cognisance the threats that are surrounding us.

Cyber security, data privacy critical for growth of Digital India

The need of the hour is to ensure growth of the digital economy while keeping personal data of citizens secure and protected.

23 Jun 2018 7:07 PM

Continuing his drive to directly connect with the beneficiaries of his government's pet schemes, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he will on June 20 speak to farmers on issues concerning them and the agriculture sector. (Photo: PTI)

Modi to interact with farmers via video conferencing on June 20

Modi said he would be speaking to farmers on June 20 on developments and advancements in the agriculture sector.

15 Jun 2018 5:34 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the network of about three lakh Common Service Centres, which act as access points for delivery of digital services, have bolstered employment and entrepreneurship opportunities, thus empowering citizens. (Photo: PTI)

3 lakh CSCs have created jobs and empowered citizens, says Narendra Modi

Modi said the initiative was launched with an objective of bringing benefits of technology to people.

15 Jun 2018 12:07 PM

Tech giant Google on Thursday said it has rolled out free public WiFi at 400 Indian railway stations in collaboration with RailTel.

Google says free WiFi available at 400 Indian railway stations

The service was kicked off from Mumbai Central station in January 2016.

07 Jun 2018 3:04 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was happy to see CEO's of many important companies are looking at India with confidence. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Launch of RuPay, BHIM in Singapore, represents our renewed partnership: Modi

Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong said the defence ties between India and Singapore have strengthened.

01 Jun 2018 11:31 AM

CII on Sunday said businesses across several key sectors are seeing firm growth in sales and orders.

Economy on recovery path, investments likely to pick up: CII

Sectors like consumer non-durables, two-wheelers and tractors are witnessing strong rural consumption.

27 May 2018 12:22 PM

Provide assistance in terms of ease of setting up SEZ, start-up funds in terms of equity/debt on easy terms, tax holidays.

Obliteration of Indian tech

Provide industry with export benefits, lower GST for digital services and products for local sales, preference for government contracts.

20 May 2018 1:00 AM

S S Ahluwalia on Wednesday said it is important that workplaces enable digital and paperless systems to help provide a carbon-free society to coming generations.

Ahluwalia takes charge as MoS for electronics and IT

Ahluwalia was earlier serving as MoS for Drinking Water and Sanitation.

16 May 2018 1:28 PM

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