PM Modi's Digital India progresses in West Bengal! Bardhaman and Durgapur get Internet Exchange Points

Kolkata, Jul 11: Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology and MP Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha inaugurated two new Internet Exchange points (IXP) of NIXI at Durgapur and Bardhman on Jul 10. The launch of these Internet exchanges is under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Digital India vision to connect every Indian with open, safe and trusted, and accountable internet, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology’s (MeitY) vision 1000 days.

 

 

 

 

Internet exchanges in states are expected to contribute to the enhancement and improvement of Internet and Broadband services in West Bengal and neighbouring regions, ISPs will benefit with improved internet services offered by them to its end users, bringing about a change in the lives of the people. Commenting on the launch Rajeev Chandrasekhar said,“ Internet today has become a lifeline for all economic activities. It is essential to access a host of services both public and private, available online. The internet exchanges will ensure a better internet experience for the Digital Nagriks of West Bengal”.

 

 

 

 

 

Speaking on the 7 years of Digital India programme started by the Narendra Modi govt in 2015, the Minister added “I was in the audience when PM Narendra Modi launched Digital India Programme. With almost 3 decades of experience in technology, even I had no idea that India would travel so far and emerge as a Digital Powerhouse. When I built India’s largest cellular network way back in 1990’s, we imported almost every equipment from abroad. Today, as we are about to launch the 5G network, we have developed indigenous capabilities to design and manufacturing majority of components in India. We have transitioned from Tech consumer to a trusted technology partner of the world making in India for the world.”

 

 

PM Narendra Modi envisioned Digital India as a India where every citizen is connected - enabling them to access the govt anytime, anywhere, and giving them access to opportunities for Education, Skill Development, and Employment as well as Entrepreneurship. The govt's initiatives ensure that the 'Digital divide' between people is bridged and it is ensured that our nation's people, placed even in the farthest corner of our land, are not only enabled, but empowered too.