Question

Which initiative has the Government of India launched to transform India into a ‘digitally empowered society’ and a ‘knowledge economy’?

• A. Digital India
• B. Digital Shakti
• C. Digital Transformation
• D. Digital Empower

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The initiative launched by the Government of India to transform India into a ‘digitally empowered society’ and a ‘knowledge economy’ is called Digital India. 

The Digital India program aims to bring about a significant transformation by ensuring that government services are made available to citizens electronically by improving online infrastructure, increasing Internet connectivity, and making India digitally empowered in the field of technology. The initiative focuses on three key areas:

1. Digital Infrastructure: Providing high-speed internet as a core utility to facilitate ease of access for every citizen.
2. Governance and Services on Demand: Making government services available digitally, improving the delivery of services, and eliminating paper-based processes.
3. Digital Literacy: Universal digital literacy and digital resources’ accessibility to ensure that every citizen can participate fully in the digital world.

Answer 2

The Digital India initiative, launched by the Government of India in 2015, aims to transform India into a digitally empowered society and a knowledge economy. The initiative focuses on enhancing online infrastructure, increasing internet connectivity, and promoting digital literacy. It also aims to ensure that government services are made available to citizens electronically, improving overall governance.

• Digital Shakti (Option 2) is a separate initiative focused on empowering women through digital skills and cybersecurity training.
• Digital Transformation (Option 3) is a broader concept of applying digital technology to change business models, but it is not a specific initiative by the Government of India.
• Digital Empower (Option 4) is not a recognized initiative launched by the government.

Therefore, the correct answer is Digital India.