Addressinng the joint sitting of Parliament, President Pranab Mukherjee said the government is firmly committed to engaging people in the process of governance and policy-making.
“The Centre has envisioned an ambitious umbrella programme, Digital India, to prepare India for technology- based transformation and citizen-centric transparent governance with service orientation,” Mukherjee said.
He added that Aadhar-based attendance system and Jeevan Praman, Aadhar- based digital life certificate portal, have shown that innovative use of technology can make enormous difference.
“Mygov online platform, a path breaking initiative, has been launched. This platform has ensured public participation in decision-making and ideation of various national flagship programmes like Swachh Bharat Mission, Namami Gange, Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana and NITI Aayog,” he said.
“Measures are being taken to accomplish digital inclusion in rural areas, small towns, north-east and other remote areas, opening up immense job opportunities in these areas. Promoting manufacturing of electronic goods has been an area of thrust,” Mukherjee said.
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