New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday held a review meeting with the officials from ONDC and Nirmit Bharat here.The discussions focused on leveraging open digital networks to transform retail and distribution ecosystems, bring small producers and artisans onto digital platforms, strengthen logistics and mobility services through innovative digital solutions.“Emphasised how these efforts have the potential to deepen market access, improve service del…
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Amaravati, June 9 (IANS) With Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to surpass Jawaharlal Nehru’s record as the longest continuously serving elected PM, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said that under PM Modi’s leadership, India has rediscovered its cultural pride and national self-belief.On the eve of PM Modi reaching the milestone, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) national president has shared his thoughts in an article published in the ‘Indian Express’.The veteran politician…
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Telecom industry body Broadband India Forum (BIF) on Wednesday hailed the Department of Telecommunications’ (DoT) two important notifications aimed at further strengthening the PM-WANI based Public Wi-Fi ecosystem.The notifications are extremely significant in the overall push both from the government and by the regulator to promote PM-WANI based Public Wi-Fi ubiquitously across the country.PM-WANI is a unique flagship initiative of the government to provide affordable…
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) NITI Aayog has launched a strategic roadmap that charts the next phase of India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) journey as a driver of inclusive, non-linear, and productivity-led growth, an official statement said on Tuesday.The ‘DPI@2047 for Viksit Bharat’ marks an important evolution in India’s digital journey — from digital inclusion alone to enabling capability, productivity, and opportunity at scale.According to a NITI Aayog statement, the roadmap,…
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Kenya has adopted India’s digital public infrastructure (DPI), including UPI‑style instant payments and DigiLocker‑style digital document storage, to supercharge its governance structure, a new report has said.Kenya’s administrative system, riddled with bureaucratic delays and fragmented IDs, is pioneering a game-changer with the Indian digital systems. To move will speed up public services and boost digital commerce of the booming African economy, says the repor…
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) India Stack Global will facilitate adoption of India’s digital public infrastructure (DPI) by partner nations by showcasing India’s DPI solutions, an official factsheet said on Friday.India Stack Global portal provides access to key digital platforms and technical resources and serves as a bridge between India’s experience and the requirements of friendly nations.As of February, the government has signed memoranda of understanding (MoU) and agreements with 24 coun…
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) The Unified payments interface (UPI) is now live in over eight countries, including the UAE, Singapore, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, France, Mauritius and Qatar, positioning India as a global leader in digital payments, the Parliament was informed on Friday.UPI’s growing international adoption is boosting remittances, promoting financial inclusion, and strengthening India’s position in the global fintech landscape.Moreover, the government has signed MoUs/agreements with 23…
Davos, Jan 21 (IANS) The upcoming AI Impact Summit in New Delhi next month has been designed with a clear focus on three outcomes, as India gradually emerges as trusted partner in the world, thanks to sovereign Models, safety frameworks and a strong semiconductor ecosystem, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has stressed.The first objective of the Summit is impact — how AI models, applications and the overall AI ecosystem can be used to improve efficiency, increase productivity and create a multi…