{"id":91561,"date":"2025-06-01T11:00:02","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T11:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=91561"},"modified":"2025-06-01T11:00:02","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T11:00:02","slug":"which-of-the-following-is-are-the-aim-aims-of-digital-india-plan-of","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/which-of-the-following-is-are-the-aim-aims-of-digital-india-plan-of\/","title":{"rendered":"Which of the following is\/are the aim\/aims of &#8220;Digital India&#8221; Plan of"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Which of the following is\/are the aim\/aims of &#8220;Digital India&#8221; Plan of the Government of India ?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1. Formation of India&#8217;s own Internet companies like China did.<\/li>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<li>3. Connect many of our villages to the Internet and bring Wi-Fi to many of our schools, public places and major tourist centres.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code given below :<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;1 and 2 only&#8221; option2=&#8221;3 only&#8221; option3=&#8221;2 and 3 only&#8221; option4=&#8221;1, 2 and 3&#8243; correct=&#8221;option3&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"psc-box-pyq-exam-year-detail\">\n<div class=\"pyq-exam\">\n<div class=\"psc-heading\">This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n<div class=\"psc-title line-ellipsis\">UPSC IAS &#8211; 2018<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-ias-2018.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-ias-2018\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nStatement 3 is a core aim of the Digital India program, focusing on providing universal connectivity and internet access to villages, schools, and public places (e.g., BharatNet project). Statement 2 aligns with policy discussions under Digital India&#8217;s vision for digital infrastructure and the digital economy, aiming to encourage data infrastructure development within national boundaries. Statement 1, aiming to form India&#8217;s own internet companies like China, is not a stated primary or explicit goal of the Digital India program itself, though promoting domestic innovation is part of broader economic policy. Therefore, 2 and 3 are the most accurate reflections of the program&#8217;s aims among the options.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\nThe Digital India program has three key vision areas: Digital Infrastructure as a Core Utility to Every Citizen, Governance &#038; Services on Demand, and Digital Empowerment of Citizens. Providing broadband connectivity to villages, public Wi-Fi, promoting e-governance, digital literacy, and building indigenous digital infrastructure are key components.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\nThe focus on data localization and encouraging data centers within India aligns with the goal of developing robust digital infrastructure and ensuring data security and sovereignty, which falls under the broad objectives of Digital India. The program is more about enabling a digital ecosystem than specifically creating government-backed corporate giants.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Which of the following is\/are the aim\/aims of &#8220;Digital India&#8221; Plan of the Government of India ? 1. Formation of India&#8217;s own Internet companies like China did. 2. 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