As you are aware, in the Union Budget for 2023-24, announcements have been made regarding several initiatives that have the potential to make transformational impact on enhancing ‘Ease of Living’ and ‘Ease of Doing Business’ by leveraging technology. Implementation of these initiatives requires a concerted and coordinated efforts by all stakeholders that include industry, academia and startups working with the Government. In order to take feedback and suggestions of key stakeholders to work out the action plan for implementation of these announcements, a ‘Post Budget Webinar’ is scheduled on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, which will be inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi.

The Webinar will have 4 breakout sessions – which will be anchored by the respective Ministries and Departments– MeitY, DPIIT, DoJ and DOT. The breakout session being coordinated by MeitY will focus on the key budget announcements relating to Entity DigiLocker, Address Update Facility, National Data Governance Policy, Centres of Excellence for AI and Mission Karmayogi. The webinar will have participants, stakeholders and experts from State Governments, Industry, Start-ups, Academia, and Civil Societies etc.

You are requested to kindly join the inaugural session on 28 Feb 2023 at 1000 Hrs and participate in the breakout session on- Ease of Living using Technology for Access scheduled from 1120 Hrs – 1250 Hrs, being coordinated by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. It is also requested to circulate this among your colleagues and concerned stakeholders.

The link to participate for the webinar is - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9_1wpqqKX4