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e-Governance
        e-Governance (india.gov.in) is the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in government departments
        to simplify tasks and improve the quality of work for all, i.e. government, citizens, businesses, etc. at National, State
        and local levels.

        Digital India
        Digital India (digitalindia.gov.in) is a government of India programme for transforming India into a digitally empowered
        society and to adapt to the new mode of economy. It provides universal access to mobile connectivity, Broadband
        Highways, Public Internet Access Programme, IT jobs for skilled workers and many more other things. The 12 important
        projects under Digital India are:
        •  Digilocker: It provides facilities for storing important official documents like Voter ID Card, Pan Card, BPL Card,
          Driving License, education certificates, etc. in the cloud.
        •  MyGov.in: It is an online platform to engage citizens in governance through a “Discuss”, “Do” and “Disseminate”
          approach.
        •  eSign Framework: It enables users to digitally sign a document online using Aadhaar authentication.
        •  Swachh  Bharat  Mission  mobile  app:  It  enables  organisations  and  citizens  to  access  information  regarding  the
          cleanliness drive and achieve the goals of the mission.
        •  National Scholarship Portal: It is a convenient method of submitting the scholarship details to the government for
          approval.
        •  eHospital: It enables people to avail services like online registration, payment of fees and appointment, online
          diagnostic reports, checking on the availability of blood online, etc.
        •  Digital India Platform: It involves digitisation of data and records on a large scale in the country to make easy and
          quick access to them possible.
        •  Bharat net: A high-speed digital highway will connect all 250,000 gram-panchayats of the country. This is the world’s
          largest rural broadband project using optical fibres.
        •  Wi-Fi Hotspots: It provides wi-fi hotspots throughout the country to improve digital connectivity in the country.
        •  Next Generation Network: This service is launched by BSNL and will replace 30-year-old telephone to manage all
          types of services like voice, data, multimedia and other types of communication services.
        •  Electronics Development Fund: This will support the manufacturing of electronics products that would help create
          new jobs and reduce import.
        •  Centre of Excellence on Internet of Things (IoT): In partnership with NASSCOM, DeitY and ERNET in Bangalore,
          Centre of Excellence will enable rapid adoption of IoT technology and encourage a new growth strategy. IoT will
          help the citizens in services like transport system, parking, electricity, waste management, water management and
          women’s safety to create smart cities, smart health services, smart manufacturing and smart agriculture, etc.


























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