National Digital Communications Policy
India
Definition of Data
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Main Focus of Document
Policy seeks to put measures in place to ensure that the advantages of new technologies are accessible and affordable.
Target Beneficiaries or Sector
citizens
Key Elements
The intent is to improve digital communications for the well being of the people of India. 6 Strategic objectives are aimed at for 2022. They are:
(1) providing broadband for all;
(2) creating 4 million jobs in the digital communications sector;
(3) enhancing the contribution of digital communications sector to 8% of Indians GDP from 6% in 2017;
(4) propelling India to the top 50 nations in the ICT development index of ITU from 134 in 2017;
(5) enhancing India's contribution to global value chains; and
(6) ensuring digital sovereignty.
Policy/Regulation Mirrors
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