The Imperative of Government's IT Spending

“The recent Union Budget is aimed at launching the Indian economy into a growth trajectory. The budget is aligned to achieving India’s growth target of becoming a USD 5 trillion economy by 2025. Increased government spending in critical areas like the IT sector is much needed to capitalize the economy and realize this milestone. For initiatives such as Digital India, Start-up India, and others, digital connectivity has been an important part of the policy for the government. The digital communication industry has continued to keep the nation going in these unprecedented times.

For many years, technology has played an integral role in shaping the modern digital world. With dependence on technology becoming more of a need after the Covid-19 pandemic, one must agree that it is only in the recent past that the government investment in futuristic technology has become crucial. According to Gartner, Inc Government IT spending in India is forecasted to total $9.5 billion in 2022, which is up by 12.1 per cent from 2021.To better understand their country’s people, government services now have plenty of information at their disposal. Digital data-driven solutions can also boost staff productivity since records can be accessed more quickly, enabling medical staff to provide better care to more people. The Indian government is committed to growth which clearly reflects in the milestones and timelines that it has set forth.