Which of the following is/are the aims of “Digital India” Plan of the Government of India?

1. Formation of India’s own Internet companies like China did.
2. Establish a policy framework to encourage overseas multinational corporations that collect Big Data to build their large data centres within our national geographical boundaries.
3. Connect many of our villages to the Internet and bring Wi-Fi to many of our schools, public places and major tourist centres.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

The Digital India programme focuses on three key vision areas:

1. Digital Infrastructure as a Core Utility to Every Citizen
2. Governance and Services on Demand
3. Digital Empowerment of Citizens

The Digital India plan aims to connect villages to the internet and provide Wi-Fi in schools, public places, and tourist centers. It doesn't explicitly aim to create Indian internet companies like China or focus solely on attracting overseas multinational corporations for data centers.

Statement 1 is not correct. The Digital India program doesn't explicitly aim to replicate China's internet company model.

Statement 2 is not correct. While data localization might be a related aspect, the core aim isn't solely to attract MNC data centers.

Statement 3 is correct. Connecting villages to the internet and providing Wi-Fi is a key goal.

Hence, only statement 3 is correct.

Sources:

• Insights on India - Digital India
• Insights on India - Editorial Analysis