Dr B K Murthy, Scientist G and Group Coordinator – MeitY

“The Digital India programme of Government of India has led to a strong foundation in terms of digital infrastructure, expanded digital access and the information services that today you can get on the figure tips of your mobile devices. This has poised now the next phase of growth that we want because there already has been a foundation that has been laid; now you want to build on that what happens to be the creation of tremendous digital economic value and empowerment of citizens with the new digital applications. India is among the top countries today that has experienced the fastest digital adoption by any other country ever in the world. These could be achieved only through a combination of proactive government actions, business innovations, investments and new digital applications.”