Govt initiating programmes under Digital India for IT sector growth: Prasad

Steps are being taken for re-skilling and up-skilling of IT workforce in new and emerging IT technologies

Ravi Shankar Prasad
Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad speaks at the 60th Foundation Day function of AIMA, in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)
Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jan 03 2018 | 2:47 PM IST
The government has taken a series of steps and initiated programmes under the Digital India initiative for the growth of the Information Technology sector, the Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday.

IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the measures under the Digital India initiative include steps to increase domestic electronic production, BPO promotion schemes for the creation of employment opportunities and promotion of BPO/ITeS operations.

Steps are being taken for re-skilling and up-skilling of IT workforce in new and emerging IT technologies and Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan to bring about digital inclusion, he said during Question Hour.
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First Published: Jan 03 2018 | 2:47 PM IST

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