SDG Goal wise programs of India (SDG 9) – Part 29

SDG Goal wise programs of India (SDG 9) – Part 29

(இதன் தமிழ் வடிவத்திற்கு இங்கே சொடுக்கவும்)

Major initiatives under the Digital India program (Continuation)

4. National e-Governance Plan (NeGP)

Launched Year:

• 2006.

Ministry/Nodal Agency:

• Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

Objectives:

• To promote and enhance e-governance across India.
• To improve service delivery through IT-enabled systems.

Beneficiaries:

• Citizens, government employees, and businesses.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Open to all citizens accessing government services.

Benefits:

• Improved transparency, efficiency, and accountability in government service delivery.
• Online access to government services and information.
• Reduction in corruption and delays in public service delivery.

Additional Information:

• This plan involves several sub-components like e-District, State Data Centers, and e-Office.

5. Arogya Setu App

Launched Year:

• 2020.

Ministry/Nodal Agency:

• Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

Objectives:

• To track and trace COVID-19 infections and prevent the spread of the virus.
• To help citizens assess their risk levels and follow safety protocols.

Beneficiaries:

• General public, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Open to all smartphone users.

Benefits:

• Helps identify proximity to infected individuals and notify users of potential exposure.
• Provides self-assessment tools and COVID-19 updates.
• Facilitates contact tracing and improves public health responses.

Additional Information:

• Over 100 million installs within 40 days of launch.
• Praised by the World Health Organization for its effectiveness in containing the pandemic.

6. e-NAM (National Agriculture Market)

Launched Year:

• 2016.

Ministry/Nodal Agency:

• Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.

Objectives:

• To create a unified national market for agricultural commodities.
• To connect farmers with buyers across India via an online platform.

Beneficiaries:

• Farmers, traders, consumers.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Farmers and traders registered with APMCs.

Benefits:

• Transparent pricing and fair trade for agricultural products.
• Increased market reach for farmers and better price discovery.
• Reduction in the role of intermediaries.

Additional Information:

• The platform connects over 1,000 mandis across India.
• Offers digital payment and quality assurance mechanisms.

7. e-Sanjeevani

Launched Year:

• 2020.

Ministry/Nodal Agency:

• Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Objectives:

• To provide telemedicine services to rural and remote areas.
• To bridge the healthcare gap by offering virtual consultations.
• Beneficiaries:
• Rural and underserved populations, healthcare providers.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Patients in remote areas requiring medical consultations.

Benefits:

• Over 9 lakh online consultations by 2020.
• Bridges the healthcare divide between urban and rural areas.
• Improves access to healthcare in underserved regions.

Additional Information:

• Part of India’s efforts to expand telemedicine and improve healthcare services.

8. MyGov

Launched Year:

• 2014.

Ministry/Nodal Agency:

• Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

Objectives:

• To engage citizens in the governance process.
• To provide a platform for direct interaction with the government.

Beneficiaries:

• Indian citizens.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Any Indian citizen with internet access.

Benefits:

• Allows citizens to participate in discussions, provide suggestions, and contribute to policy-making.
• Facilitates citizen feedback on government policies and initiatives.

Additional Information:

• Played a key role during the COVID-19 crisis in mapping shelter homes and distributing food.

9. DIKSHA App

Launched Year:

• 2017.

Ministry/Nodal Agency:

• Ministry of Education.

Objectives:

• To provide digital educational resources for students and teachers.
• To enhance the quality of education through technology.

Beneficiaries:

• Students, teachers, and educational institutions.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Open to all students and teachers in India.

Benefits:

• Provides access to textbooks, learning resources, and teacher training modules.
• Facilitates remote learning, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Supports mental health and inclusive education.

Additional Information:

• Available as an app and website, offering courses for different educational boards.

PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan (NMP)

Launched Year:

• October 13, 2021.

Ministry or Nodal Agency:

• The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Objectives:

• To ensure integrated planning and coordinated execution of infrastructure projects across different Ministries.
• To provide seamless connectivity for the movement of people, goods, and services.
• To enhance last-mile connectivity and reduce travel time, thus improving economic efficiency.
• To streamline infrastructure planning through better data-sharing and coordination between central and state authorities.
• To optimize infrastructure utilization and reduce inefficiencies.

Beneficiaries:

• Various Ministries and State Governments (44 Central Ministries and 36 States/UTs are involved).
• Industries and businesses that rely on infrastructure for the movement of goods and services.
• Citizens who benefit from improved connectivity, faster transportation, and better access to services.
• Local governments, district authorities, and ministries involved in infrastructure development.

Eligibility Criteria:

• The initiative is aimed at both government and private stakeholders who are part of infrastructure development.
• There is no specific eligibility required for citizens but they benefit from the enhanced connectivity and infrastructure.

Benefits:

• Improved Connectivity: The initiative ensures smooth inter-modal transportation, including roads, railways, ports, and airports.
• Faster Execution of Infrastructure Projects: By involving multiple stakeholders and using a centralized data platform, project timelines are shortened.
• Cost Optimization: The plan aids in selecting the most efficient and cost-effective routes and methods for infrastructure projects.
• Enhanced Coordination: Ministries and departments can work together with reduced delays by synchronizing their efforts.
• Better Data Availability: Real-time data and GIS-based spatial planning tools enable accurate decision-making.
• District-Level Planning: The creation of District Master Plan (DMP) portals allows local authorities to identify infrastructure gaps and plan more effectively.
• Reduction in Bureaucratic Delays: By simplifying processes like Right of Way (RoW) approvals and providing a digital platform for monitoring, delays in project execution are minimized.

Additional Information:

• PM Gati Shakti is based on six pillars:

Comprehensiveness

• It will include all the existing and planned initiatives of various Ministries and Departments into one centralized portal.
• Each department will have visibility of each other's activities, providing critical data for better planning and execution of projects in a comprehensive manner.

Optimization

• The National Master Plan will assist ministries in identifying critical gaps and planning projects accordingly.
• It will help in selecting the most optimum routes for transportation, considering time and cost efficiency.

Synchronization

• PM Gati Shakti will help synchronize activities across individual Ministries and Departments, which often work in isolation.
• By ensuring coordination across various layers of governance, it will reduce delays and improve project execution.

Analytical

• The plan will provide centralized access to data through GIS-based spatial planning and analytical tools.
• Over 200 data layers will enable better visibility for the executing agencies, allowing them to make more informed decisions.

Dynamic

• Ministries and Departments will be able to visualize, review, and monitor the progress of cross-sectoral projects via the GIS platform.
• Satellite imagery will provide on-ground progress updates periodically, and project progress will be regularly updated on the portal.
• This dynamic approach will help in identifying necessary interventions to continually enhance and update the master plan.
• The PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan integrates various ongoing and planned infrastructure schemes such as Bharatmala, Sagarmala, UDAN, and others.
• The initiative has integrated 1,614 data layers.

• It has been actively implemented in multiple sectors, including:
• Road transport
• Railways
• Petroleum
• Health
• Education
• Disaster management.

• The ‘Gati Shakti Sanchar’ portal was launched in 2022.
• The portal aims to speed up telecom infrastructure rollout by facilitating centralized Right of Way (RoW) approvals.
• The portal is designed for Telecom Service Providers, Internet Service Providers, and others.

National Logistics Policy (NLP) 2022: Progress and Key Initiatives

• Launch Date:
• 17th September 2022.
• Main Objective:
• To boost India’s economic growth by creating an integrated, efficient, and cost-effective logistics network.

• Key Goals:
• Reduce logistics costs.
• Improve India's Logistics Performance Index (LPI) ranking to be among the top 25 countries by 2030.
• Promote data-driven decision-making for better logistics management.

Comprehensive Logistics Action Plan (CLAP)

• Implementation Framework: CLAP drives the policy's implementation.

Focus Areas:

• Digital Logistics Systems: Development of integrated digital solutions for logistics.
• Asset Standardization: Ensuring standardization of logistics-related assets for efficiency.
• Human Resource Development: Training and capacity-building for the logistics workforce.
• State Engagement: Collaborating with state governments to align logistics policies at the regional level.
• EXIM Logistics: Strengthening logistics for export-import (EXIM) trade.

Training and Capacity Building

• Collaboration with Capacity Building Commission (CBC):
• Training modules are integrated with Central and Administrative Training Institutes.
• Methods: Workshops, and digital platforms for skill development in logistics.

State Logistics Plans (SLPs)

• State Participation:
• 26 States and Union Territories have aligned with the National Logistics Policy (NLP).
• Action: These states have notified their own State Logistics Policies to enhance focus on logistics in their public policies.

Unified Logistics Integrated Platform (ULIP)

• Platform Integration: ULIP integrates 33 logistics-related systems across 10 Ministries, promoting innovation in logistics.

Private Sector Participation:

• Over 930 private companies are registered on ULIP.
• Features: ULIP integrates GST data for end-to-end cargo tracking, enabling seamless logistics management.

Logistics Data Bank (LDB)

• Purpose:
• LDB tracks and traces 100% of India’s containerized EXIM cargo.

• Technology:
• Uses RFID technology combined with IoT, Big Data, and Cloud-based solutions.
• Provides real-time tracking of EXIM container movements.
• Features:
• Single-window logistics visualization solution using only container numbers.
• Tracks containers across Ports, Inland Container Depots (ICDs), Container Freight Stations (CFSs), Parking Plazas, Toll Plazas, and Railways.

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