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various digital initiatives, including e-government share their documents securely online. This eliminates
services and a national digital identity system. the need for physical storage and reduces paperwork.
Smart transportation: Singapore's public Government Services
transportation system is highly digitized, with e-Governance: The Indian government has
contactless payment and real-time information. implemented various e-governance initiatives, such as
Brazil's Digital Government online filing of taxes, online land records, and online
Gov.br: A unified digital platform for accessing registration of businesses. These initiatives have made
it easier for citizens to interact with the government.
government services.
Electronic signatures: Brazil has implemented a system Citizen Engagement
for electronic signatures, enabling digital document MyGov: An online platform that facilitates citizen
signing. participation in governance and decision-making.
MyGov allows citizens to share their views, ideas, and
Open data: The Brazilian government has made
suggestions with the government.
significant strides in open data initiatives.
Healthcare
Rwanda's National Digital Strategy
e-Health: The Indian government has been working on
Rwanda One Government: A platform for accessing
government services online. e-health initiatives, including electronic health records
and telemedicine. These initiatives aim to improve
Digital identity: Rwanda has implemented a digital
healthcare accessibility and efficiency.
identity system to improve service delivery and reduce
Education
corruption.
Digital Education: India has been investing in digital
E-health: The government has invested in e-health
education, including online courses, digital textbooks,
initiatives, including electronic health records and
and virtual classrooms. This has helped to improve
telemedicine.
access to education, especially in remote areas.
Examples of DPI in India Agriculture
e-Agriculture: The government has launched various e-
Here are some prominent examples of Digital Public
agriculture initiatives, such as digital platforms for
Infrastructure (DPI) in India:
farmers to access information on weather, markets, and
Identity agricultural practices.
Aadhaar: The cornerstone of India's DPI, Aadhaar is a
These are just a few examples of DPI in India. The country
unique 12-digit identification number assigned to every
has made significant strides in digital transformation, and
Indian resident. It serves as a digital identity for various
DPI has played a crucial role in driving this progress.
purposes, including accessing government services,
opening bank accounts, and voting.
Way Ahead for Digital Public Infrastruc-
Payments
ture (DPI) in India
Unified Payments Interface (UPI): A real-time payment
system that allows for instant transfers between bank While India has made significant strides in Digital Public
accounts. UPI has revolutionized digital payments in Infrastructure (DPI), there is still much to be done to realize
India, making transactions quick, convenient, and its full potential. Here are some key areas for future focus:
secure. 1. Deepening Digital Inclusion
Document Storage Bridging the digital divide: Continue efforts to bridge
DigiLocker: A digital document storage and the digital divide, especially in rural and marginalized
management service that allows individuals to store and areas.

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