One lakh blocks to be digitalised soon: Manoj Sinha

Ministry was working in a big way to fulfill the promise of 'Digital India' made by the PM Narendra Modi, says Sinha

Manoj Sinha, Telecom Minister
Manoj Sinha, Telecom Minister
Press Trust of India Basti
Last Updated : Nov 25 2016 | 7:43 PM IST
One lakh blocks in the country will be digitalised in the coming days, Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha has said.

"Some one lakh blocks in the country will be digitalised in the coming days to ensure that people do not have to run to tehsils for getting their work done," the minister said here on Friday.

Sinha also said that his ministry was working in a big way to fulfill the promise of 'Digital India' made by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The minister said after the mobile revolution, work is on for digital revolution in the country.

The result is that last year government saved Rs 34 thousand crores. The manner in which people are using the Internet will have far-reaching results, the minister said.

He also lauded the efforts of one of his official developing website for sale and purchase of cattle which he said will go a long way in helping rural population.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Oct 22 2016 | 5:13 PM IST

Next Story