VISVESVARAYA TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BELAGAVI-590018

A Report on

“GROUP DISCUSSION"

ON

PRESENT EDUCATION SYSTEM IN INDIA

BY

MR. RAHUL GUDA

(1NC1ME080)

UNDER THE GUIDENCE OF

MR. VINOD KUMAR

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING NAGARJUNA

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

DEVANAHALLI, BENGALURU-562 164

 VISVESVARAYA TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BELAGAVI-590018

A Report on

“GROUP DISCUSSION"

ON

PRESENT EDUCATION SYSTEM IN INDIA

BY

MR. PAVAN KUMAR.K

(1NC16ME077)

UNDER THE GUIDENCE OF

MR. VINOD KUMAR

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING NAGARJUNA

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

DEVANAHALLI, BENGALURU-562 164

 TOPIC 1
PRESENT EDUCATION SYSTEM IN INDIA
The present education system has changed what it was a decade or
a couple of decades ago; here are a few highlights of the present
education system:
1. Technology:
The invasion of technology in life as well as in education system has
changed the face of education system in India.
Now the kids as young as 3-4 years-old run the iPads, smartphones,
gadgets and computers smoothly, because with time the brain too
has started adapting the technological changes, which has taken
place.
The different technologies introduced in learning such as use of
internet connections, interaction with teachers, students across
globe has become easy. The world has shrunken with the help of
internet connection, which lacked in early years.
2. Unlimited options:
Earlier the career options were limited, now the kids have a vast
field ahead of them to explore in any subject they feel like.
Also the difference is appreciated and success does kiss the steps of
those who really work hard and pour honesty and dedication in
their work.
So in the current scenario, the sea of opportunities has opened the
arms to embrace the ones, who are able to identify their talents.
3. Cost of education:
The cost of education has definitely increased to multiple levels as
compared to the early years, be it government schools or private
schools, money is being flown endlessly for the betterment of
students.
Moreover parents are even willingly investing in the education of
their children to enjoy the profit in later life luxuriously. If this is to
be put simply, it means that people have realised that ‘Education is
the best investment.’
4. Introduction of international private schools:
The introduction of international schools in private sector has
brought with it a significant change in the education system.
It has worked as the doorway to the outer world and preparing
students to compete with international students on an
international platform.
Being in international schools give them the relevant exposure and
required confidence to represent them on an international
platform.
As Plato said, ‘Do not train a child to learn by force or harshness;
but direct them to it by what amuses their minds, so that you may
be better able to discover with accuracy the peculiar bent of the
genius of each.’
The education system in India has seen many ups and downs, but
at the same time it has produced some brilliant gems, who are
raising the flags of India across globe.
Some of the drawback are listed below
1. Education is looked upon as an end and not as a
means: Education to us is a mere tool to help us get a
decently paying job and settle down. Not a tool for
exploration or experimenting.

2. Inculcates a fear of failure: How often are we told that

failing an exam and losing a year is worse than the end of
the cosmos? Feed this BS to a 5-6 year old kid and what you
get is a well-programmed robot that will go to any extent to
not lose that year. Failure is looked down upon rather than
being encouraged as a medium of learning.

3. Dearth of qualified teachers: Those who have watched the

move ‘Dead poets society’ must have been in awe with the
way Robin McMillan handled his literature class. That's
certainly a utopia. But, how often do we come across
teachers who really wish to inspire or explore anything
beyond the scope of the syllabus? By qualification, I'm not
referring to degrees. But, a passion to teach. A willingness to
push students towards pursuing that extra mile.
4. Lack of regular syllabus upgradation: The syllabus which
was prescribed a century ago still dominates our textbooks.
The world out there remains a Pandora box for our students.

5. Lack of flexibility: We honestly don't get the liberty of

choosing our subjects. We are only given an impression of it.
Not many schools will give you an option of choosing an
‘outsider’ course like history or business studies as an
 optional course along with the conventional PCM as an
optional subject. Why not? I don't have an answer.

6. Lack of a dedicated ministry: We don't have a central

ministry for education. It falls under MHRD. It's good to
decentralise it to states. But, the disparity in the quality of
education is a cause of concern which needs a central
authority and a uniform code of operation to bring a certain
good standard.
 Topic 2
MERITS AND DEMERITS OF CASHLESS
ECONOMY
The advantages of the cashless economy are that nowadays the
people who know how to use it can pay, can transfer money from
one bank account to another as this service is valid 24 * 7 by there
UPI accounts. There are various apps introduced like paytm, Google
pay, pay pal which help us to pay from sitting in the home and is
helpful outside our premises too like if we went out and we don't
have cash with us and any of these facilities are provided then we
can pay easily and its totally safe, we can even have the list of our
future, past, present transactions and mainly we don't have to go
to the banks and stand in a queue for a transactions. Now moving
towards the demerits - these above-mentioned advantages are
only possible if a person is techno-friendly like in rural area many
people don't know how to use a mobile phone basically it refers to
our past generations who are not so much open towards these
technologies so cashless economy here is a failure and its useless in
the area where people have no income source or where they can't
afford a mobile phone.

Merits of cashless economy

1. Electronic payments will help business people to boost their

customer base even in far of geograhic locations and hence
will result in enhanced business
2. The real estate prices will come down because of curb on
black money, as most of the black money is invested in Real
estates
 3. Electronic payments will improve transperancy and
accountability. Most of the cashless societies are corrupt free
as all the transactions are being traced , are visible and are
transparent.
4. Making online payments are handy and it will lead to slim
wallets as people need not carry cash.
5. Majority of election funding is done through Black money.
Cashless transactions will make it impossible for political
parties to spend thousands of crores of unaccounted money
on elections. Buying votes by giving cash will also come to an
end. True democracy will come into picture.
6. Amount of tax collected will also increase, and it can be spent
for the betterment of poor and under privileged people.
7. Generation of counterfeit currency will be reduced and hence
terrorism can be prevented.
8. It will reduce pickpocketing and robbery of cash in crowded
locations.
9. Through online payment one can view history of their
expenses and plan their budget in a smart way.

Printing costs of notes and maintenance itself is accounting to 27

billion; this can be removed by electronic payments as there would
be no need of paper currency.

De-merits of Cashless economy

1. Many of the rural people and even some urbanites still do not
have a functional bank account in order to make online
payments.
 2. A majority of Indian population is in rural locations, and there
are no proper internet facilities available to make online
payments.
3. People in rural areas are not educated about the digital mode
of payments.
4. There are still some places which take cash and do not accept
cards. Making a purchase at such locations with card becomes
difficult. Small retailers in India still deal only in cash as they
cannot afford to invest in digital infrastructure.
5. Cash is not under your control, you will try to spend
excessively.
6. If you lose your debit/credit card, it takes some time to get a
new one.
7. Hacking and cyber theft are challenging problems which can
be caused by online transactions. Cyber Security measures
have to be brought in place to prevent money going into
wrong hands.

Even in big cities, sometimes online transactions cannot be made

because of poor internet facilities.
 TOPIC 3
MAKE IN INDIA V/S MAKE FOR INDIA
Make in India is a national program in which policies will be made
to foster manufacturing in India. It is designed to facilitate
investment, foster innovation, enhance skill development, protect
intellectual property, and build best manufacturing infrastructure.
It covers in total 25 major sectors like automobile, IT&BPM, oil &
gas and wellness etc. These cover not only areas, which require
high skills, but low skills and service oriented areas as well. It’s an
initiative taken by Prime minister of India, Narendra Modi to make
India self-reliant and give Indian economy a much-needed boost.
It’s main objective is to make India a manufacturing hub for
domestic and foreign companies. For this government is looking to
make five National Corridor Authority to coordinate, integrate,
monitor and supervise development and channelize institutional
funding for smart cities across these corridors.
It will create job opportunity for large unemployed youth of India
as noted. It can help in reducing Current Account Deficit largely by
export promotion and reducing our imports. It will lead to higher
net export of India. It will increase India’s GDP through multiplier
effect and help in boosting trade. India is rich in natural resources
with skilled labours. Make in India can use India’s demographic
dividend and manage them efficiently. It will enhance the skills of
Indian labours, as they will be exposed to global technology and
processes. We can get better quality with lesser cost, as many
foreign companies are more efficient in manufacturing. A
manufacturer can export the products as well as can make the
products for the huge domestic market i.e. manufacturer can make
for India as well as make for world as it was stated by commerce
and industry minister Nirmala Saitharaman. Infrastructure can be
developed using Public Private Partnership (PPP) model that can
provide two fold benefits as India will get world-class infrastructure
and government can retain the control. Development of niche
industries can help India realise its potential. Due to all the reforms
and benefits from Make in India, brain drain will be reduced and
entrepreneurship will be nurtured. As central government is giving
major impetus on this program, various bureaucratic red tapes and
other impediments to investments are being removed which in
turn attract people in business. Various sectors are being opened
up for FDI and limits are being raised, which will attract foreign
capital and would enable technology transfer in sectors like
defence and IT.
Still there are many difficulties lying ahead. India’s labor law and
attrition rate of MNCs make them inconsistent with Make in India.
Currently, India is at 142nd position in World Bank’s ease of doing
business index. Though PM has shown promising signs in changing
labours law and promoting ease of doing business, overhaul in laws
is needed. India needs to have a clear industrial or manufacturing
policy. Besides India needs many administrative reforms in order to
have effective bureaucracy.
Moreover, It’s cheaper to import then to make in India. Recent
experiences of the private sector with infrastructure sector, as a
whole has been discouraging. Fare dispute in Mumbai Metro
project is an example of a poor PPP project in terms of
coordination. There has been Lack of real actions in Make in India
campaign. As an Example, just one month after Make in India
campaign, Tata Motor’s Jaguar Land Rover opened its first plant in
Changshu, China worth $1.78bn under Make-in-China in spite of
getting admiration from Chairman of Tata Group, Cyrus Mistry.
 TOPIC 4
WHICH IS MORE IMPORTANT
CREATIVITY OR EFFICIENCY ?
Creativity
Creativity is more important because it is a very rare gift that
spearhead ideas into reality. Efficiency is a functionality of the brain
which enable it to execute ideas precisely in a minimum amount of
time, while creativity is the dexterity of the mind which enable it to
extract beneficial invention from its wildest imagination. A creative
mind produce efficient brain for bringing ideas into reality as once
and idea is build up in the mind it will synchronize rapidly with the
brain to make it real, sometimes ideas flashed like a lightning and
disappeared immediately so you need efficient brain to trap it and
quickly execute it just like a mathematician use to have a sleepless
night for unsolved tutorial, he dreamed of it and once the solution
comes up he will wake up immediately to deliver the solution.
Creativity is what generate efficiency there is that instinct of having
recognition in creativity that motivate person to be the first that
invented the design or the product. Creativity and efficiency both
are go together but we should apply our creativity with full be
finishing way and perfectly in an efficient way. Like if we take
example of in collage for MBA they have developed there course
modules in such a way they students entertain all course and each
and every class if we take small MBA college than may be we find
that there is unstructured way of developing course module so
from there we can differentiate both of the mean our we take
example of doing thing better and adopting of things in better way
here we differentiate that we should not compromise in quality.

Efficiency
Efficiency is very often confused with effectiveness. In general,
efficiency is a measurable concept, quantitatively determined by
the ratio of useful output to total input. Effectiveness is the simpler
concept of being able to achieve a desired result, which can be
expressed quantitatively but does not usually require more
complicated mathematics than addition. Efficiency can often be
expressed as a percentage of the result that could ideally be
expected, for example if no energy were lost due to friction or
other causes, in which case 1 00% of fuel or other input would be
used to
produce the desired result. In some cases efficiency can be
indirectly quantified with a non-percentage value, e.g. specific
impulse.

What is more important?

I would say it was one of those impulsive answers, in situations

when you don’t really have time to list down the pros and cons of
the two options you’ve been given. But then that is the best thing
about such impulsive answers. You don’t answer what you think
sounds good, rather, you answer what comes to you instantly.
In my case, I said creativity matters more than efficiency, for one
simple reason. First and foremost, let’s define creativity. As Google
says, Creativity is the use of imagination or original ideas to create
something; inventiveness. And rightly said so. In the 21 st century,
creativity, specifically in the business & start-up world, isn’t just
synonymous to being artistic. Rather, I’d say the term innovative is
much closer. Creativity implies how well you come up with new
fixes, hacks, solutions to old problems. How you visualize answers
to questions which have gone unanswered, even unobserved.
Creativity isn’t just the mouthpiece of the painter, the dancer or
the writer, but equally so of every agile, logical and solution-driven
individual, especially where the problem-solver angle is concerned.
 TOPIC 5
WHICH IS BETTER HARD WORK OR
SMART WORK
Work is important to do as it takes us to the next level of
success. The most important question you should ask at this
place is what kind of work will take you to that level: is it hard
work or smart work.

Difference between hard work and smart work

The idea that you should work smarter, not only harder isn’t
anything new. When talking about the difference between smart
and hard work it’s pretty simple to explain what working hard
means. If you want to be successful in the long run, you have to put
long hours into work. You have to start early, before all other
people, and you have to stay up late, when everyone else is already
enjoying their afternoons and evenings. On the other hand, it’s
really hard to find very clear guidelines on what working smart
really means and how it’s different from hard work. It’s very
obvious that even if you’re determined that nobody will outwork
you, you still have maximum limits regarding working hours that
you reach pretty fast; and there’s always someone who’s willing to
sleep less than you. On top of that, many people work hard, but
only a few become really successful. That’s because smart work is
what makes the difference. As already mentioned, there are some
vague ideas out there about what smart work probably means, but
this topic is far from analyzed properly, especially if you’d like to
really implement some practical advice for becoming a smarter
worker and outperforming others with smart work, not only by
investing into long hours, hoping that you will get a streak of good
luck someday. Let’s put an end to this. I’ve been analyzing and
observing people who work hard for more than a decade. It always
amazed me why some people working hard got so much farther
than others.
One of the important reasons is, of course, smart work, but what
I’ve found out is that most people who are working smart didn’t
learn it. They do it intuitively, its part of their character, of who
they are and how they were raised. Lucky them.

Smart work
1) Smart work is really the need of the hour.
2) Smart work saves lots of time and allows you to be more
organized.
3) Through smart work your goals can be reached faster.
4) Doing smart work allows you to save time for other things
which you might not get by doing hard work like, exercise, etc.
5) Smart work brings lots of recognition from the society and
allows you to grow more in the industry in.

Hardwork
1) Hard work takes lots of time just to make things correct.
2) It is totally time consuming and exhausting experience, as
after doing lots of work you left out with less energy to do
anything else.
3) Hard work doesn't allow you to fully use your brain and it
pushes you for more physical work.
4) In terms of determination and persistence hard work is really
important but not lot can be achieved.
5) Working hard is not enough as it might not bring the best
result of a problem or a situation.
I would like to conclude in the end that smart work is really
important as it saves time and allows you to reach your goals
faster than that of a hard work .
 TOPIC 6
E- WASTE MANAGEMENT
This word has caught up in the recent past only when someone
studying the subject noted that our environment will be 3x more
congested with e-waste by 2017. I did not save that tweet else I
could have given you some reference. Even if it is not to be tripled,
e-waste is growing in volumes… huge volumes. The reason why e-
waste is increasing, is that technology is growing fast and in an
attempt to get better devices, we casually get rid of old electronics
the best examples being that of smart phones.

e-waste is actually the old electronic goods that people simply give
away to garbage trucks that are then dumped into landfill or similar
sites. Electronics have a number of harmful elements that react
with air and water to create problems of e-waste such as water, air
and soil pollution as well as problems that affect human beings in
the form of diseases. In the above example, we used old cells and
batteries as an example. Most of the cheaper batteries are lead
based and easily react with water (rain or moisture) to seep and
mix with underground water along with polluting the soil and air
where it was disposed by the garbage department. Thus,
everything that falls into electronics’ category, that you intend to
throw away, is e-waste (electronic waste). This includes computers,
laptops, tablets; smart phones and so on. There are proper
methods to dispose off electronic items. They should be handled
differently, but unfortunately, even the developed countries do not
have strong policies to take care ofsuch harmful, toxic garbage.

Effect of E-Waste on Humans and Environment

Let’s check out some of the most common elements found in

computers, monitors and TVs etc. and how they affect human
life.
1) The solder present on the motherboard of computers and TV
contain high levels of lead. Even the glass panels of computer
monitors and of course, the lead batteries contaminate air, water,
and soil. In addition, they distort the process of brain development,
while posing danger to central nervous system and kidneys. This
(lead poisoning) is among the most dangerous hazards of e-waste.

2). Other than lead, motherboards also have high levels ofMercury.
Improper disposal may create skin and respiratory disorders.
Mercury poisoning also causes acute brain damages.

3).The cables and PVC panels as well as glass, when reacts with
moisture and oxygen, creates hazardous soil that may not be
suitable for even building a home as the people breathing that air
will suffer from reproduction and proper development of body
parts, including the brain. It also spoils the immune system. Stress,
anxiety, and other mental problems can arise out of breathing air
polluted with glass, PVC and other forms of plastic remains found in
electronic items.

4).The motherboard circuits can cause lung cancer when you

breathe air polluted by the fumes released when the motherboard
elements react and create Beryllium. It is also responsible for skin
diseases, including warts and certain forms of dangerous allergies.

E WASTE KEY DECISSION

Choose among Public e-waste Programs (National or Municipal)
or Private B to B e-waste programs or NGOs Or choose mixed
programs. Make synergies Financing (Show me the money!!!):
Choose who will pay among alternatives such as Producers EPR
taxes, municipal taxes or
eco-taxes over new products or voluntary programs. At the end of
the day, we all pay for a better environment: users, buyers, tax
payers, stakeholders, Producer & Government. Be clever in finding
financing So make it important the e-scrap Industry & you´ll get
the financing from users, Producers and, tax payers.
 TOPIC 7
IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY ON JOBS
Impact of technology depends on kind of technology is being
adopted by the organization.

 I believe good technology will be consider if its generate more

revenue as well as generate more employment.
 It totally depend on technologies initially it will lead to cost
effective but if any changes is required as per the market
condition then change in technology may be a costly affairs.
 On other hand if you make a balance between technology and
human interventions one will easily and swiftly adopt the changes in
market as per the customer demands.
But it is also true Robotics and AI will make drastic changes in
technology which will make major impact in upcoming job more and
more people have Robotics and AI skilled will be required.
There is no growth without change. Since change pushes us out
of our comfort zone.
 New technology make human even more lazy because all the
works are carried by the robots.
 Due to the increase in automatic machines unemployment is
increasing.
 Innovation made humans work easier and more precise as a
result people prefer more machines rather than a human
because we want our work to be done with more feasibility and
more easily with less time.
 According to the research if today 1. 8 million jobs get reduced
because of technology then there will be 2.3 billion jobs in
2020.
 Through technology, we can easily increase productivity and
also another relevant field that are associated with the
economic zone.
 Computers are now taking over tasks performed by
professional workers, raising fears of massive unemployment.
 Technology has booted our standard of living by creating more
opportunities like a faster mode of transport, communication
etc.
 Now one can find everything on the internet due to the
improvement in technology.
 Ever since the Industrial Revolution (1780s), the impact of
technology has been subject to public debate over its effect on
employment – does it cause unemployment or does it underlie
the huge increases in standards of living (Jones 1996, p.11)?
While it is difficult to ascertain the relationship between
technology and employment, all that can be said with any
certainty is that technological advancement has the capacity to
create revolutionary economic and social changes (Jones 1996,
p.21).
 In order to provide a clear analysis of the impact of technology
on employment, we need to take into account the
consequences of technological transitions and seek to relate
these to social, economic, political, and cultural factors
occurring. The relationship between technology and
employment is at the same time complex and volatile (Moyer
1990, p.52).
 To illustrate, the term “Luddite” was coined in the early 19th
Century to describe mindless machine-breaking (Jones 1996,
p.21). The Luddites were skilled cloth-weavers who believed
that technology would destroy their livelihood and
opportunities for work (Jones 1996, p.22).
 They were opposed not to the knitting and lace-making
machines as such, but more to the “de-skilling” involved as
these machines replaced workers which, inevitably led to the
destruction of craft industries.
 TOPIC 8
IS SOCIAL MEDIA ACTUALLY
CONNECTING PEOPLE ?
Social Media
Whenever there’s a significant technological advance that
fundamentally changes the way people live, it generates debate
over the nature of that change and whether it’s “good” or “bad.”
Internet based, social media tools like email, Facebook, and
YouTube that have revolutionized the way human beings get
information and communicate and interact with one another. In
the relatively short time, they’ve been in existence, social media
has had some very positive effects in terms of empowering and
connecting people. At the same time, they have provided new
platforms for some decidedly unhealthy and destructive
behaviours. Some of the leading arguments for this technology–the
pros and cons of social media–are outlined below. There’s plenty of
anecdotal evidence to support either assessment; however,
research into the effects of social media is still in its infancy, so
scientific data are relatively scarce. What is clear is that the
internet, social media sites, and the digital devices on which they
operate are here to stay. Therefore, it is incumbent on each of us
to understand, and help others to understand, how to use them
productively and responsibly. Improving communication and
strengthening human connection is the reason social media
emerged. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Snap chat, chat
groups, LinkedIn, and countless other social networking sites help
people build on existing relationships, make new friends, and
reinvigorate relationships that have lapsed over time. Regardless of
where a person lives, it’s possible to find others who share the
same interests and concerns. Social media has exponentially
increased the resources for mental health information and support.
Research shows that people who get support from peers (those
struggling with the same problems) have better health outcomes,
whether they
have a physical condition like diabetes or a psychological one like
depression. Internet support groups, discussion boards, blogs, and
other social media platforms have significantly enhanced the
resources for individuals wrestling with mental health, behavioral,
and/or addiction issues. Online support offers certain advantages
that make it attractive to individuals who might not otherwise seek
help.
Example
 Anonymity. Many people find it easier to share problems and
feelings openly when there’s minimal risk of identification or
“reallife- consequences.
 24/7 availability. The internet never sleeps, and with the
prevalence of cell phones, you don’t even need to be home at your
computer to access the resources you need. In the event of a crisis,
this can truly be life-saving; web-based support communities have
been credited with saving people from suicide and accidental drug
overdoses.
No geographic limitations. Location can be an obstacle to
participating in traditional support groups that require physical
attendance. Online groups pull members from all over and can host
larger numbers of people, adding to the pool of knowledge
&experience.
 Conclusion
Social media is a tool of many uses. It has facilitated our lives in
different ways, it has connected people with their friends whom
they thought were gone forever and they would never meet again,
talk again. It has given certain set of people a chance to find their
love interests as well. It has empowered common man, it is a vital
tool for mass communication. Just a 1 40 character tweet can
create such huge impact.
 T0PIC 9
ROLE OF ENGINEERS IN DISASTER
MANAGEMENT
Roles of Electrical Engineers

They also make sure secure earthling pits during the electrical
installation which could be a major problem at the time of
earthquake if not done right.
Electrical motors and generator installation in drought-prone
areas are done by electrical engineers which eradicate the further
drying up of the region and provides the water supply for the
victims.
They have an important role in providing electricity to all kinds of
disaster hit zones and giving them the luxury of power at the time
of crisis.

Role of Mechanical Engineers

Mechanical Quality inspectors are very important who mainly

approve the work of civil engineers at construction sites.
Entire piping and ductwork are executed by mechanical engineers
which are the critical part in the erection of infrastructures.
They deal with all the government approval work which involves
official permission and clearances.
Project Commissioning of the all the raw products and systems
installed during the building of any plant is governed by mechanical
engineers with the support of electrical engineers.

Role of Civil Engineers

For the flood control and destruction of dams, the hydraulic
engineer provides all the required information about the various
bridges and dams and advanced designs for prevention.
City planners and project managers study the
vulnerabilities providing proper guidelines required for provides
rough and tough infrastructure withstanding any outer force.
Rescue operations and safety escape routes must be established
in every building along with possible reconstruction of the entire
building is controlled by a structural engineer.

Conclusion

Engineers have been a part of the age-old revolution of transforming the

fate of the planet by applying novel technologies and automating things that
were once done manually. Red introduced in the year 1 980targets at
uniting engineers to voluntarily work at short notice for re-establishment of
man-kind in a disasterhit area
 TOPIC 10
DIGITAL INDIA HOW FAR WAS SUCCESS
Digital India is a campaign launched by
the Indian Government to ensure that all
government services are available to
citizens electronically via improved
online infrastructure and increased
internet connectivity. The campaign also
aims to make the country digitally
empowered in the field of technology.
The initiative includes plans to connect
rural areas with high-speed internet
networks. Launched on 1 July 2015 by
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, it is both
the enabler and beneficiary of other key
government schemes, such as ‘Make in
India’, ‘Start up India’ and ‘Stand up
India.’
Some of the elements provided through
this initiative are Bharat net, digital
lockers, e-education, e-health, e-sign
documents handling capabilities, e-
shopping and a national scholarship
portal.The 2016 Union budget of India
announced 11 technology initiatives,
including the use of data analytics to nab
tax evaders. These efforts created a
substantial opportunity for IT companies
to assemble the systems that will be
required to realise these goals, and the
number of Indian Internet subscribers
increased to 500 million by April 2017.
Digital India is broadly claimed to be
India’s strategy for digitising the entire
country. The key aim is to use the
campaign to spread awareness across all
parts of India. Rural areas and
underdeveloped cities are the major
targets for taking this initiative further.In
the end, Digital India will be successful
undoubtedly. For example, banking has
been affected tremendously since the
demonetisation process of 2016. Since
then, people have begun to use many
technological services like Paytm, Phone
Pe, Tez and so on. The rate at which
digital money is being used in the
country has taken everyone by surprise.
There are a number of small cities whose
populations seem oblivious to these new
services, though they have embraced
the use of mobile phones and other
technologies. Multiple measures are
being taken to introduce all of the
concepts addressed by Digital India to
these people.
The Prime Minister’s Digital India
campaign is chiefly focused on the use of
technology, digital payment methods,
developing a secure and stable digital
infrastructure and the creation of digital
means of learning available to every
student in the country.For example, a
coolie (Sreenath K) from Kerala was able
to crack the PSC services exam by using
the internet on his phone while working.