India is hotspot of digital innovation, says Modi

Suresh Dharur

Tribune News Service

Hyderabad, February 19

Terming India as the “hotspot of digital innovation across sectors”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today called for “rapid adaptation” at workplaces to benefit from the emerging disruptive technologies that have the potential to deliver lasting prosperity.

“India is best placed to leverage the power of technology and leap-frog into the future while ensuring empowerment of every citizen,” Modi said while inaugurating the World Conference on Information Technology (WCIT-2018) here through a video link from New Delhi.

“With over one lakh villages connected through optical fibre network, more than 100 crore people using mobile phones, 121 crore people with Aadhaar connections and 50 crore internet users, India remains one of the most tech-friendly nations in the world and a growing market for tech innovation, the PM said.

The WCIT, being held in India for the first time, will see over 150 thought leaders and 3,000 delegates taking part in more than 50 sessions and an equal number of unique technology showcases representing over 30 countries.

“Digital India programme has not remained just a government initiative but has become a way of life for the people. It is helping in inclusive growth of the nation. While most government initiatives depended on a government push, Digital India is succeeding because of the people’s pull,” he said.