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We analyzed the Budget 2021-22 from a digital rights perspective. Read the full post here: internetfreedom.in/budget-2021-22/
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We analyzed the Budget 2021-22 from a digital rights perspective. Read the full post here: internetfreedom.in/budget-2021-22/
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It cumulatively allots Rs. 68,487.7 crore to NDHM, Ministry of Electronics and IT, and Department of Telecom.
A 460% increase in total capital expenditure over Revised Estimates of 2020-21 is observed, but this is not significant in context of last year's Budget estimates.
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A 460% increase in total capital expenditure over Revised Estimates of 2020-21 is observed, but this is not significant in context of last year's Budget estimates.
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MeitY witnesses a boost with Rs. 9,720.7 in allocations, largely due to the Digital India Program (L).
An increasing trend is seen in allocations towards innovation, with IT/ITeS industries and Centre for Development of Advanced Computing receiving boosts (R).
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An increasing trend is seen in allocations towards innovation, with IT/ITeS industries and Centre for Development of Advanced Computing receiving boosts (R).
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Unfortunately, allocations for Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan are inadequate (L). PMGDISHA is crucial for ensuring that rural citizens have access to a digitized India.
Capital expenditure has also failed to keep pace with revenue expenditure (R).
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Capital expenditure has also failed to keep pace with revenue expenditure (R).
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Department of Telecom is allocated a large increase over 2020-21 Revised Estimates due to higher support to PSUs. Both BSNL and MTNL are provided capital infusions for 4G services and grants-in-aid for the payment of GST.
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Universal Services Obligation Fund sees increased allocation. It extends telecom network infra and stimulates ICT services in rural and remote areas, so increased allocation is vital. A large component of the allocation is due to BharatNet.
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