Indian Express Editorial Summary
Editorial Topic : Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)
GS-3 Mains Exam
Revision Notes
Key Points:
- G20 Summit: DPI was a key focus in New Delhi, 2023.
- India’s Success: Over 80% financial inclusion in 6 years.
- Global Leadership: India aims to help countries achieve digital sovereignty, financial inclusion, and self-reliance.
- Diverse Stakeholders: Private enterprises, government bodies, non-profits, and think tanks are involved in DPI development.
Good vs. Bad DPI:
- Authenticity: Identifying genuine DPI solutions.
- Harmonization: Aligning technology with societal needs.
- India Stack: A successful example of DPI, serving over a billion citizens.
Citizen Stack:
- Trusted Ecosystem: Based on India Stack’s success.
- Regulatory Role: Acts as a certifier and auditor of DPIs.
- Holistic Approach: Prioritizes security, scalability, and inclusivity.
- Diverse Needs: Can cater to a vast population.
Five Sutras for Good DPI:
- Citizen Relationship: Uphold the relationship between citizens, market, and state.
- Empowerment and Privacy: Safeguard citizen empowerment and privacy.
- Prevent Monopolies: Avoid lock-in by competing monopolies.
- Techno-Legal Regulation: Combine public technology and law for ethical tech use.
- Public-Private Innovation: Promote innovation through collaboration, avoiding corporate domination.
Way Forward:
- Trust Building: The principles of Citizen Stack are crucial for widespread adoption of DPI.
- Global Impact: India is committed to enhancing DPI offerings for the global community.
Swachh Bharat Mission: Impact on Infant Mortality and Beyond
Indian Express Editorial Summary
Editorial Topic : Swachh Bharat Mission: Impact on Infant Mortality and Beyond
GS-2 Mains Exam
Revision Notes
Key Points:
- Reduced Infant Mortality: 11 crore toilets built under SBM averted 60,000-70,000 infant deaths annually.
- Improved Sanitation: Open defecation is a source of water and food contamination.
- SBM-Jal Jeevan Mission Synergy: Combined efforts can reduce child mortality, stunting, and wasting.
- Government Successes: SBM and Jan Dhan Yojana highlight successful large-scale implementation.
- Universal Access: Bank accounts facilitated direct subsidy transfers and digital payments.
- Way Forward: Sustained government intervention is crucial for long-term impact.
Specific Achievements:
- SBM: Reduced infant mortality significantly.
- Jan Dhan: Enabled universal access to bank accounts, facilitated direct benefit transfers, and promoted digital transactions.
- Jal Jeevan Mission: Aims to provide safe drinking water to all rural households by 2024.
Challenges and Opportunities:
- Soil Health Card: Implementation challenges exist.
- Jal Jeevan Mission: Effects may not be visible yet.
- Sustained Intervention: Government needs to go beyond initial numerical targets.
हिन्दी