Exclusive Video Interview with Saurabh Tiwari, Additional Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India

In an insightful conversation with Express Computer, Saurabh Tiwari, Additional Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India, discusses the evolving landscape of Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) and the role of digital public infrastructure in strengthening welfare delivery.

He shares his perspective on leveraging Aadhaar, AI and data analytics to improve targeting, reduce inclusion and exclusion errors, and enhance ease of living for citizens. He also highlights the importance of a whole-of-government approach, digital inclusion, assisted service delivery through Common Service Centres, and ensuring that India’s digital governance platforms remain accessible, efficient and citizen-centric.