Page 102 - Computer - 9(A&B)

provide universal digital literacy and make digital sources easily accessible. The services are also provided
in Indian languages for active participation.

The Nine Pillars of Digital India

7. Electronics
4. E-Governance-
1. Broadband Reforming government Manufacturing—
Highways Target NET ZERO
through Technology
Imports
2. Universal Access 5. eKranti-Electronic 8. IT for Jobs
to Phones delivery of services

3. Public Internet 6. Information for 9. Early Harvest
Access Programme All Programmes

The government has identifi ed following pillars for Digital India:

 Broadband Highways: Providing broadband internet to all Gram Panchayats.
 Universal access to Phones: Mobile phone coverage will be provided to all villages in the country.
 Public Internet access programme: Government is taking steps to ensure that all villages are covered
through mobile connectivity.

 E-Governance: The Government takes initiatives to improve processes and delivery of services through
e-Governance with UIDAI, payment gateway, EDI and delivery of services certifi cates, voter ID cards
will be provided online (digi-locker). All databases and information should be in an electronic form and
not manual. The major benefi ts of e-Governance are: informationcommunication speed, cost reduction by
using ICT tools, transparency of word due to Internet, and more accountability to citizens.
 e-Kranti electronic delivery of services: e-Kranti is an advanced e-governance programme to deliver
governance services through electronic mode.
 Information for All: Information related to governance and public services will be easily provided to
citizens through digital platforms including social media.

 Manufacturing of electronic with a target Net Zero Imports: In order to achieve Make in India programme,
the government promotes the manufacturing of digital technology devices, especially electronics in the
country.

84
84