Digital Empowerment

Unit 1: Digital inclusion and Digital Empowerment

 VAC - Digital Empowerment

UNIT-I Digital inclusion and Digital Empowerment (5 Weeks)

• Needs and challenges

• Vision of Digital India: Digi Locker, E-Hospitals, e-Pathshala, BHIM, e-Kranti

(Electronic Delivery of Services), e-Health Campaigns

• Public utility portals of Govt. of India such as RTI, Health, Finance, Inr filing,
Education
Unit 2: Communication And Collaboration in the Cyberspace

• Electronic Communication: electronic mail, blogs, social media

• Collaborative Digital platforms

• Tools/platforms for online learning

• Collaboration using file sharing, messaging, video conferencing

UNIT-III Towards Safe and Secure Cyberspace (4 Weeks)

● Online security and privacy

● Threats in the digital world: Data breach and Cyber Attacks
● Blockchain Technology
● Security Initiatives by the Govt of India
UNIT-IV Ethical Issues in Digital World (2 Weeks)
1. Netiquettes
2. Ethics in digital communication
3. Ethics in Cyberspace
UNIT-I Digital inclusion and Digital Empowerment

Needs?
1. Access to information
2. Education and Skills development
3. Economic opportunities
4. Communication and Connectivity
5. Civic engagement
6. Health and wellness
7. Social inclusion
8. Environment sustainability
9. Innovation and Creativity
 Challenges
1. Digital inequality
2. Lack of digital literacy
3. Cybersecurity and privacy concern
4. Digital dependence
5. Content quality and credibility
6. Digital exclusion of vulnerable groups
7. Regulatory and legal complexities
8. Ethical and social concern
 Vision of Digital India
Digital empowerment refers to the ability of individuals, communities,
and organizations to effectively use digital technology to improve their
lives
Digi-locker :
DigiLocker is a digital platform and online service provided by the
Government of India to facilitate the storage, access, and sharing of
various official documents and certificates in a secure and paperless
manner. It is part of the Digital India initiative, designed to promote
digital empowerment and reduce the reliance on physical documents.
E-hospital : "E-Hospital" typically refers to a digital or electronic
system that is implemented in healthcare facilities to streamline
and improve various administrative and patient care processes.
It is part of the broader digitization efforts in the healthcare
sector, often referred to as eHealth or Health Information
Technology (Health IT).
● Electronic Health Records
● Appointment Scheduling
● Telemedicine
● Quality Improvement and Data Analytics
● Patient Portals
E-Pathshala:
e-Pathshala" is a digital initiative by the Government of India that offers a
platform for digital education resources. It provides access to a wide range
of digital textbooks, educational e-resources, and other learning materials
for students and teachers across India. The primary goal of e-Pathshala is
to make quality educational content accessible to everyone, especially in
areas with limited access to traditional educational resources
● Interactive content
● Video lectures
● Digital textbook
● Teacher support
● Accessibility
BHIM: "BHIM" stands for Bharat Interface for Money. It is a mobile app
developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) that
facilitates simple, secure, and fast digital transactions. BHIM is
specifically designed for the Indian market and is based on the Unified
Payments Interface (UPI) system, which allows for real-time interbank
transactions.
● Digital Payment
● Simplified Transaction
● UPI based
● QR code scanning
● Balance inquiry
● Language support
● 24/7 available
E-Kranti

"e-Kranti" is an e-governance initiative launched by the Government of India to

promote the use of information technology and digital technologies in various
aspects of governance and public service delivery. The term "e-Kranti" means "e-
revolution" and is part of the broader "Digital India" program, aimed at
transforming India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy.

● Digital Transformation
● Citizen centric services.
● Universal Digital Literacy
● Digital infrastructure
● Mobile governance
● e-Kranti in Education: Integrating e-Kranti initiatives into the education
sector to promote digital learning and research.
E-Health Campaigns:
"E-health campaigns" refer to public health initiatives and awareness
campaigns that leverage digital technologies and online platforms to
disseminate health information, promote healthy behaviors, and raise
awareness about various health issues. These campaigns aim to reach a
wide audience and engage individuals in taking proactive steps to improve
their health and well-being.
● Online Information
● Social media engagement
● Health apps
● Awareness Campaigns
● Webinars and Virtual Workshops
 Public Utility Government Portals in India

Health

In India, there is a public utility portal for health called the "National Health Portal"
(NHP). The National Health Portal is an initiative by the Ministry of Health and Family
Welfare, Government of India. It serves as a single point of access for various health-
related information and services.

Finance

In India, there is a public utility portal for finance known as the "Reserve Bank
Information and Management System" (RBIIMS). This portal is provided by the
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and serves as a comprehensive platform for various
financial services and information. It offers several financial services and information
related to banking and finance
Education:
In India, there are several public utility portals and websites related
to education that provide valuable information and services to
students, parents, and educators.
● National Education Portal (Nep-E) by MHRD
● National Digital Library (NDL)
● SWAYAM (Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring
Minds)
● ePathshala etc