July 13, 2020 7:25 PM

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Digital transformation powered by Digital India filling digital divide in country: Ravi Shankar Prasad

<span style="color: #222222;">Electronics and Information Technology Minister, Ravi Shankar Prasad today said the digital transformation powered by Digital India is filling the digital divide and allowing innovation in the country.<br />''</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">He said, JAM trinity, digital payment and direct benefit transfer changed the digital landscape of India.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Speaking on the 6th edition of Google for India through video conferencing, he said, Aadhar, UPI, GSTN and Ayushman Bharat are operating on digital platforms and with this benchmark of success, India's movement has arrived.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">He said, Digital India is transforming the lives of Indians through the power of technology and Digital India is changing the villages of India.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">He said, Prime Minister announced, Atmanirbhar Bharat to create new Make in India digital products.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">He appreciated the efforts of Google for making huge investment and promoting innovation, information and digital awakening in India.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">On this occasion, CEO of Google, Sundar Pichai announced Google for India Digitisation Fund.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">He said, Google will invest Rs. 75 thousand crore in India over the next 5 to 7 years.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Mr. Pichai said, the fund will be utilized in enabling access to information in Indian languages, building new products and service, empowering business and leveraging technology and Artificial Intelligence for health, education and agriculture.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Thanking Prime Minister's vision for digital India, Mr. Pichai said, India made huge progress in getting billions of Indian online, low cost smart phones combined with affordable data and world class telecom infrastructure.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">He said, Google is looking forward to work with Indian government.</span><br />''  

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