GS PrelimsGovernance and social sectorGovernance2018

Which of the following is/are the aim/aims of "Digital India" Plan of the Government of India? 1. Formation of India's own Internet companies like China did. 2. Establish a policy framework to encourage overseas multinational corporations that collect Big Data to build their large data centres within our national geographical boundaries. 3. Connect many of our villages to the Internet and bring Wi-Fi to many of our schools, public places and major tourist centres. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A

1 and 2 only

B

3 only

C

2 and 3 only

D

1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

1. Statement 1 is incorrect. The aim of the Digital India Plan is to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy. While it encourages Indian IT companies, the explicit goal of creating state-sponsored Internet companies like China did is not a stated objective. 2. Statement 2 is incorrect. While data localization (having data centres within national geographical boundaries) is a subsequent policy development, establishing a policy framework to specifically encourage or compel overseas multinational corporations collecting Big Data to build local data centres was not a primary stated aim of the initial Digital India Plan. 3. Statement 3 is correct. Providing digital infrastructure as a core utility is a key vision area of Digital India. This includes initiatives like BharatNet to connect villages to the Internet and plans to provide Wi-Fi in schools, public places, and major tourist centres.

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