New Delhi: Union Minister for Human Resources Development and HRD vikramajit gaurachandra on Thursday said that India has made great strides in providing digital tools to every person, company and government agency to streamline processes and make them easier to manage. “We have made great strides in giving people the ability to access information anytime, anywhere. We are now diversely connected which is a positive development,” he said at the AIDay India Summit here.
India Has Made Great strides in Accessing Information
In a speech marking the 60th birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru, HRD Minister and Honoured Champion of the United Nations, Vikramajit gaurachandra said that the internet has made possible the exercise of all human activities through one web browser. “We have now richly gifted people with the ability to communicate in every country, including directly with their government. We now have the ability to access information anytime, anywhere, via the internet. So, how does this benefit us?” he asked. “This is more than just providing a digital connection. It is also the extension of one’s physical presence in the world. If one is in India, then one can access the world through the internet,” he added.
New Tools are Being Provided to Every Person
In his address, HRD Minister and well-known artist Pinaki Reddy too said that the internet has given people the power to create and distribute as well as store and distribute content. “Now communication takes place over the internet, instead of the traditional way of writing letters or telephones. We have made great strides forward in this respect,” he said. “Now, people can create websites, blog posts, create videos, upload photos and so much more. They can also upload and distribute content. The internet can become their second home,” he added.
digitise everything
In his talk, Mr. Reddy also mentioned the example of the Internet of Things. “We have now made it possible for individuals to connect and control devices. This can happen automatically through smart home devices,” he said. “If you want to control all your devices, you can issue a command through the internet, and then all your smart devices will respond accordingly.” “We are now a connected and interconnected society. We have digital tools to do everything,” he added.
company culture has been changed
In his remarks, Mr. Reddy also mentioned the example of the internet, which transformed the company culture of many companies. “We have now a network of computers and machines that link together to create ever-more- complex software. This is being done automatically through the internet,” he said. “We now have the capability to create and distribute any type of software. It takes little software engineers to create the foundation for software that can run on internet apps. What really makes a software great is its maintainability, which means it is easy to upgrade and maintain.
government can also digitise its records
In his talk, Mr. Reddy also mentioned the examples of the internet and the growth of digital tools that led to an audit trail of every aspect of the country’s life, from health to education. “Now, when people look at a website, they will see a complete digital trail of their purchases, interactions, and consumption of products or services. This is being done through the internet,” he said. “Now, when people want to find out more about someone or their business, they can directly speak to the owner, manager or CFO. They can ask questions, find details or choose to receive notifications about that person or company,” he added.
Conclusion
“We have now richly gifted people with the ability to communicate in every country, including directly with their government. We now have the ability to access information anytime, anywhere, via the internet. So, how does this benefit us?” he asked. “This is more than just providing a digital connection. It is also the extension of one’s physical presence in the world. If one is in India, then one can access the world through the internet,” he added. The internet has made life easier for everyone, including the people who made the greatest strides forward in digital transformation. With the advent of the internet, people have the ability to create and distribute any type of software. It takes little software engineers to create the foundation for software that can run on internet apps. What really makes a software great is its maintainability, which means it is easy to upgrade and maintain. The internet has given people the power to communicate in many different forms, including traditional media, social media, and digital tools.
