India’s G20 Presidency and the future of cities
India now has the unique opportunity to outline and action specific U20 goals to link with the larger objectives of G20
Big Tech players such as Cisco, Google, and Microsoft have made urban e-governance speedy. However, it may be imperative to reassess its inclusivity and effectiveness. For example, MoHUA’s National Urban Digital Mission, in partnership with states and local bodies, aims at increasing the efficiency of the urban ecosystem while easing the lives of citizens through various technological innovations. However, digital literacy in urban India is only at 61 percent, suggesting a pervading low awareness of the government’s e-services. Moreover, gender biases in technology and digital skills lead to a greater gender digital divide suggesting a huge disparity in access to digital services. New regulatory frameworks are needed to encourage research and investment in bridging such gaps.
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