Speaking at the inauguration seminar on Supreme Court’s move towards becoming a ‘Digital Court’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said e-governance must be encouraged as it is environment-friendly and will cut down the usage of papers in offices. PM Modi on Wednesday said, “Our understanding of technology should not be limited to hardware only. When it comes to technology, it is true that mindset becomes a problem.”
He further added that technology cannot be embraced if only some are looking forward to it. “Technology has the power to transform our economic potential as well. IT + IT = IT. This means ‘Information technology + Indian Talent = India Tomorrow,” he said. Pointing out the benefits of digitisation, he said, “E-governance is easy, effective and economical. It is also environment-friendly. And paperless offices will benefit the environment.”
Urging Indians to focus on technology PM Modi said, “The impact and influence of artificial intelligence are going to increase. Space technology is also becoming important. And now the need of the hour is to focus on the application of science and technology.”
