Digital India: Transforming Higher Education and Interdisciplinary Research
Savitesh Kushwaha, Meenu Kumari · Figshare · 2019
In order to transform the entire ecosystem ofpublic services through the use of informationtechnology, the Government of India has launched theDigital India program with the vision to transform Indiainto a digitally empowered society and knowledgeeconomy. The main aim is to make a transparent andresponsive government via e-governance and to ensurethe e-service delivery in various sectors. This programhas nine pillars each focusing of certain growth areas.These pillars are transforming the system of highereducation and interdisciplinary research by marking theirsignificance in easing access to the services. Launchedschemes and agendas are boosting the growth in theeducation and research field. But the problem is the lackof proper implementation and awareness among thetargeted population. Government has to make theschemes to reach the clientele and ensure that the servicedelivery system and visions were fulfilled properly. In addition its our duty to use the services of digital Indiaup-to is maximum extent and there is a need to find the way to generate its benefit in higher education and interdisciplinary research.