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Digital India is a government initiative launched in 2015 aimed at transforming India into a digitally empowered society through improved online infrastructure and digital literacy. Make in India, initiated in 2014, seeks to boost manufacturing and job creation while attracting foreign investment. The Smart City Mission, also launched in 2015, focuses on developing 100 smart cities to enhance urban living through technology and sustainable solutions.

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UNIT 6 Part 1

Digital India is a government initiative launched in 2015 aimed at transforming India into a digitally empowered society through improved online infrastructure and digital literacy. Make in India, initiated in 2014, seeks to boost manufacturing and job creation while attracting foreign investment. The Smart City Mission, also launched in 2015, focuses on developing 100 smart cities to enhance urban living through technology and sustainable solutions.

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Digital India

Introduction: Launched in 2015, Digital India is a flagship


program of the Government of India aimed at transforming India
into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy. It
focuses on ensuring that government services are made available to
citizens electronically by improving online infrastructure, increasing
Internet connectivity, and enhancing digital literacy.

Key Pillars of Digital India:


1.Broadband Highways: Extending broadband services across
rural and urban areas.
2.Universal Access to Mobile Connectivity: Ensuring mobile
connectivity in all villages.
3.Public Internet Access Program: Expansion of common service
centers to increase access.
4.e-Governance: Reforming government services through
technology.
 e-Kranti (Electronic Delivery of Services):

Delivering services digitally like education, health,

agriculture, etc.

 Information for All: Promoting open data and digital

literacy.

 Electronics Manufacturing: Promoting electronics

production to reduce imports.

 IT for Jobs: Training people for jobs in the IT sector.

 Early Harvest Programs: Initiatives such as digital

classrooms, eCourts, and electronic greetings for swift

implementation.
Impact on Business Environment:
•Business Efficiency: Easier access to
information, digital platforms for payments, and
e-governance portals streamline processes.
•Startups: Increased support for startups with
schemes such as Startup India, using the digital
platform.
•E-Commerce Growth: With more people
online, the scope for e-commerce has expanded
significantly.
•Challenges: Cybersecurity threats, data
privacy concerns, and the digital divide in rural
areas.
Make in India
Introduction: Make in India is an initiative launched by
the Government of India in 2014 to encourage
multinational and domestic companies to manufacture their
products in India. It aims to transform India into a global
manufacturing hub.
Key Objectives:
1.Boost Manufacturing: Increase the manufacturing
sector's growth rate to 12-14% per annum.
2.Job Creation: Generate 100 million additional jobs by
2022 in the manufacturing sector.
3.Increase GDP Contribution: Raise the contribution of
the manufacturing sector to GDP to 25% by 2025.
4.Attract FDI: Create a conducive environment for
investment, innovation, and fostering skill development.
Impact on Business Environment:

•Ease of Doing Business: Simplified regulatory

processes, FDI policy liberalization.

•Skill Development: Creation of skill enhancement

programs to match the industrial demand.

•Infrastructure Development: Improved

infrastructure, industrial corridors, and smart cities to

support manufacturing.

•Challenges: Labor law reforms, land acquisition

hurdles, and high logistics costs.


Smart City Initiatives
Introduction: The Smart City Mission, launched in 2015, aims to
develop 100 smart cities across India to improve the quality of life for
residents through sustainable and smart solutions. It focuses on creating
efficient urban systems by using technology and data-driven services.
Key Features of a Smart City:
1.Smart Infrastructure: Intelligent transport, efficient water
management, energy-efficient buildings, and smart grids.
2.Sustainable Environment: Pollution control, green energy, and waste
management solutions.
3.Efficient Urban Mobility: Integrated public transportation systems
and e-mobility solutions.
4.Smart Governance: e-Governance, transparency, and citizen
engagement.
5.ICT-Enabled Services: Enhancing digital services like Wi-Fi
hotspots, smart parking, and digital payment platforms.
Selected Smart Cities: Notable smart cities include:
•Pune
•Ahmedabad
•Chennai
•Bhopal
•Kochi
•Surat
Impact on Business Environment:

•Opportunities for Startups: Technology and

innovation-driven startups can contribute to smart

city development.

•Foreign Investment: Attracting global tech firms

and investors for smart solutions.

•Urban Planning: Boost for real estate,

construction, and sustainable development

businesses.

•Challenges: Financing projects, maintaining data

privacy, and ensuring sustainable development.


Skill Development Initiative
Introduction: Skill India is a national initiative launched in 2015
to empower the youth by providing them with the skills needed to
improve employability. It targets vocational training for youth in
various sectors to meet the demand for skilled labor.
Key Schemes under Skill India:
1.Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY): Aimed at
providing industry-relevant skill training to over 10 million youth
by 2022.
2.National Skill Development Mission (NSDM): Creating a
skilled workforce for various industries and promoting
entrepreneurial skills.
3.Skill Loan Scheme: Offering loans between Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 1.5
lakh to students who wish to pursue vocational training.
4.SANKALP (Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for
Livelihood Promotion): Focusing on decentralization of skill
training programs and enhancing the quality of vocational training.
Impact on Business Environment:

•Increased Productivity: Skilled workers enhance

productivity, which improves the competitiveness of

Indian businesses.

•Job Creation: Employment opportunities in sectors

like IT, retail, manufacturing, and healthcare.

•Support for Entrepreneurship: Promoting self-

employment through skill enhancement.

•Challenges: Mismatch between training and industry

requirements, geographical constraints in providing

training, and low awareness in rural areas.

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