Modi cautions against digital space becoming playground for terrorism

PM Modi said internet, by its inherent nature of being inclusive and not exclusive, offered equity of access and equality of opportunity -- indeed a level playing field for the under-privileged

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said internet provided a level playing field to the less privileged and detailed how his government had utilised digital space for efficient service delivery and governance and to plug leakages. However, Modi cautioned that digital space should not become a playground for dark forces of terrorism and radicalisation.

Speaking at the inauguration of the Global Conference on Cyber Space, Modi called for training of “capable professional cyber warriors who would remain alert against cyber-attacks.” He said the term — hacking — might have acquired a certain glamour, but there was a need to ensure