“Technology is a weapon against poverty”

Techno has transformed world to major extent. For a long time, technology was seen as an exclusive domain, with the onset of cheap internet services, our nation has managed to democratize technology, The mobile and data revolution had helped with the proliferation of smart phones in India, leading to more growth in rural areas over urban cities.

Our country has backed up the technology to be an epitome of equality and empowerment, citing examples of the health insurance scheme Ayushman Bharat which users can access online or the vaccination campaign against the any ailments, which was run over the online Cowin platform. There are also schemes that map land in rural areas using drones, which helps in reducing land disputes, he said.

Passport seva, IRCTC ticket booking, government portals also had several online educational courses for students, every counter is just a click far from our portable phone. Technology has revolutionarised almost entire periphery that matters person's daily life tasks. 

"During the pandemic, low data costs helped poor students attend online classes, without which students would have been deprived of education for two whole years. India is using technology as a weapon in the war against poverty. Jan dhan yojna and direct benefit transfer of subsidy is eminent elaboration of technology help. GeM portal or the Government e-Marketplace portal, which helps small traders directly tender services to various government departments. In this way, technology has helped small businesses find big customers and reduced the scope of corruption. 

UPI is largest transaction system of world that has elevated the transparency and scrutinization of public bank accounts. Coupons, offers and lucrative E commerce companies successfully attracted the Indian public thus increasing the demands and offcourse the economic prosperity.

India is no more a place for red tapes, it is known for red carpet for industries, citing improvements in FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) reforms, liberations of drone rules, the semi conductor sector, production incentive schemes in various sectors and the rise in ease of doing business.

Public trust and tech talent can make things happen... as we lead the world in solving its problems. The number of unicorn startups in the country has also doubled due to India's talent pool.

As Bengaluru as the "home of technology", that the city was "number one on India's Innovation Index" and that "it is an inclusive and innovative city."

Final words 

The list goes on that explains how technology has helped the common man in several tasks. The journey still continues. Technology and IoT have ensured ample employment opportunities to the youth. Ranging from ease of work to the complexity of tasks, technology has shared chair. With every positive, negative costs free, similarly knowing and understanding the best and worst of technology is utmost important. Continued investment in digital infrastructure, ensuring cybersecurity, promoting digital literacy, and supporting the development of local digital solutions are crucial. Additionally, policies must be crafted to protect sensitive user data and ensure privacy, thereby building trust in digital systems