India has taken a huge leap in terms of technology and innovation. According to the report of Network Readiness Index 2024, India’s ranking has seen a jump of 11 places. In such a situation, India’s ranking has now become 49th. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Minister has made a post on social media on Saturday, according to which India’s ranking has improved at the global level. Let us tell you that this ranking has been released by Washington DC based Portulence Institute. According to the minister, this ranking shows the enhanced governance, citizen engagement and overall impact of the government.
India’s global ranking improved
According to the minister, India’s ranking used to be 60 in the year 2023, at that time the score was 49.93. In such a situation, India has achieved 49th rank in the year 2024 with an improvement of 11 places. During this period, India’s score has been 53.63. He said that this reflects the digital infrastructure of India.
Improvement in mobile internet ranking
Let us tell you that mobile internet and broadband coverage has improved in India in the last few years. Along with starting 4G service, India has also rapidly rolled out 5G service in the country. Apart from this, the government has set a target of providing internet to every village through optical fiber as well as air fiber. This scheme of the government is known as BharatNet.
Government’s focus towards AI
The government has taken steps towards Artificial Intelligence. Indigenous technology based 4G and 5G services are being rolled out in the country. Most of the government schemes are being made available through digital mode. Also, every work from medical is being done through digital mode.
Huge increase in UPI payment
India has made amazing innovations in the matter of online payments. The UPI system was launched by the country’s National Payment Corporation of India i.e. NPCI. On which online payment options like PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm are based. today in india
Online payments are being made on a large scale.