Digital Literacy and E-Government Development in India

Statement 1: PMGDISHA aim to provide digital literacy in rural India.

PMGDISHA (Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan) is a scheme launched by the Government of India in 2017 with the aim of providing digital literacy to the rural population of the country. The scheme aims to make 6 crore rural households digitally literate by March 2019. The programme is being implemented by the Common Service Centres (CSCs) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The scheme is being implemented in a phased manner, with a target of covering 25 lakh candidates in the first phase. The scheme aims to empower the rural population by imparting basic digital literacy skills, such as how to operate a computer or a smartphone, how to access the internet, how to send and receive emails, how to use digital payment methods, and how to access government services online.

Statement 2: FutureSkills PRIME is a jointly conceived programme by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and NITI Aayog.

FutureSkills PRIME is a programme launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in collaboration with the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog), with the aim of upskilling Indian youth in emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, Cloud Computing, and the Internet of Things (IoT). The programme aims to train 10 million Indian youth in the next three years in these technologies, which are expected to have a significant impact on the future of work. The programme is being implemented in collaboration with industry partners, such as Accenture, IBM, Microsoft, and Amazon Web Services, who will provide training content and resources. The programme aims to create a pool of skilled professionals who will be able to meet the demands of the rapidly evolving job market.

Statement 3: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is the nodal ministry for E-Government Development Index (EGDI).

The E-Government Development Index (EGDI) is a measure of the capacity of national governments to use information and communication technologies (ICTs) to deliver public services to their citizens. The index is computed by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) and is published in the United Nations E-Government Survey. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is the nodal ministry in India for the development and implementation of e-government initiatives. The ministry is responsible for the implementation of various e-governance projects, such as Aadhaar, Digital India, and e-Kranti, which aim to improve the delivery of public services to citizens through the use of ICTs. MeitY is also responsible for the development and implementation of various policies and programmes related to the digital economy, cybersecurity, and data protection.

Conclusion

Hence, the correct answer is option B, which states that PMGDISHA aims to provide digital literacy in rural India, and FutureSkills PRIME is a jointly conceived programme by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and NITI Aayog. The third statement is incorrect as MeitY is the nodal ministry for the implementation of e-government initiatives in India, but the computation of the E-Government Development Index is done by the United Nations