PM Modi's 'Digital India' Programme To Focus On Digital Empowerment

He stressed that there is also need to ensure better protection of all citizens in the online environment and strike an ideal balance between national security and internationally recognized human rights; and to create frameworks so that internet surveillance practices motivated by security concerns are conducted within a truly transparent and accountable framework.

He further expressed the Indian government's strong affirmation of the principles of net neutrality.

The official underscored that the overarching focus of the review must be to utilise ICT's for development and for the benefit of developing countries.

On the issue of internet governance, Mr Jha said it is imperative to acknowledge the platform of the internet as a global public good, where all stakeholders have an equal stake in its functioning and efficiency.

"India would like to reaffirm and renew its commitment to the multi-stakeholder processes," he said.

"Our engagement at the WSIS + 10 process stems from our deep and substantive understanding of the wherewithal needed to make ICTs truly relevant for the benefit of the entire planet and not just the privileged few," he said.
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