Digital India' is not an elite concept anymore. We have to use this idea to revolutionize health and education in India.
I dream of a Digital India where government is open, and governance is transparent.
I dream of a Digital India where cyber security becomes an integral part of our National Security.
Can't India dream of exporting teachers of high calibre? Can't we instil the desire in children to become great teachers?
Harnessing e-governance moves the access to governance from long queues at offices to any internet point. In Gujarat, our UN awarded widely acclaimed SWAGAT e-governance system ensures that long-term grievances are resolved through use of online applications and video-conferencing across all district and block offices.
In a vast & huge country like India, e-governance is the only way for effective delivery unto the last.
In this land of the Ganga (Varanasi), there was education of culture. But, more importantly, there was a culture of education.
Good education is linked with good teachers. We need to think how we can have good teachers. India has the capability to produce & export as many teachers to the World as it needs. We need to think about how we can create an environment where children want to become good teachers.
It fulfils the purpose of Universities if they can find out ways of achieving those feats which haven't been achieved till now.
Transparency is the key to good governance & e-governance is the only effective way of transparent governance.
E-Governance to me is easy, effective and efficient governance.
I dream of a Digital India where technology ensures the Citizen-Government interface is incorruptible.
Gujarat's e-governance projects have been recognized in the country and abroad. To give a few examples- Gujarat has the largest Wide Area Network in the Asia Pacific. It is the first State to provide broadband connectivity in all schools and villages. It makes maximum use of video-conferencing including trial of the prisoners. Gujarat's ICT based Grievance Redressal System called SWAGAT has got the United Nation's Public Service Award. In addition, it has received eleven national awards for our various e-services.
I dream of a Digital India where mobile and e-Banking ensures Financial Inclusion.
If our rocks, our homes, our streets are our heritage... our Pol is our heritage, then the lifestyle that has emerged over time...that also is our heritage and that itself...is our soul. And it is this soul that connects us.
Convergence of technology and the judicial system is the need-of-the-hour. We need to go digital and adopt online analysis of legal cases. Dissemination of legal knowledge to the common man will also a go a long way in improving the law and order situation in the country.
Over an extended period of time, if a culture does not entail any traditions...if there are no values or if there is no awareness or social consciousness...a heritage tradition can never be developed.
Ladakh's Prakash, Paryavaran, Paryatan are a strength for both J&K and India.
From snake - charmers, we are now a nation of mouse- charmers. Our youngsters are shaping the world with the click of a mouse with their feats in the IT sector.
I am happy to note that the BJP as an organization is looking to creatively harness Power of Social Media. We have to ensure our Youth stays engaged in our Democratic process. We have to make our Democratic process accessible to them. Social media is an important tool for this.
A wonderful blend of technology & people power for India's growth, 'MyGov' has several discussion forums, on-line & on-ground tasks. I am delighted to invite you to join 'MyGov' & contribute towards taking India to greater heights of progress.
Convergence of technology is important. One people, one mission, one nation, this will be possible then.
I see the role of IT as a change agent. It empowers, connects and can bind isolated parts of India and create harmony. IT can join people with governments, bridge the gap between demand and supply, and can bring us closer to knowledge.
I dream of a Digital India where Government services are easily and efficiently available to citizens on Mobile devices.
India's democracy where over 1 billion people have a voice in deciding their future is a world example of how governance can incorporate diversity into a movement for inclusive growth. New modes of democratic engagement, especially through using e-governance are allowing greater access to fundamental rights for all our people.
