BUDGET 2023

TECH-RELATED TAKEAWAY FROM THE UNION BUDGET

Published By Livemint | 02 Feb, 2023

Here's a list of announcements made by FM Sitharaman in her budget speech

 National Green Hydrogen Mission has been setup to reduce dependence on fossil fuel imports and transition to low carbon intensity economy

Setting up of Data Embassies in GIFT IFSC for countries seeking digital continuity solutions

Scope of documents available in DigiLocker for individuals will be expanded to enable more Fintech innovative services

Entity DigiLocker will be set up for use by MSMEs, large businesses and charitable trusts

100 labs for developing applications using 5G services will be set up in engineering institutions

 National Digital Library for children and adolescents will be set-up for facilitating availability of quality books

Dedicated multidisciplinary courses for medical devices will be supported in existing institutions