The government has increased the outlay for Digital India Programme by 23 percent to Rs 3,958 crore for 2020-21 compared to the actual allocation in the current fiscal.

Electronics manufacturing is one of the important pillars of the Digital India Programme and the target to achieve net zero imports is a striking demonstration of intent," the document said.

The fund allocation for cyber security projects and promotion of IT and ITeS industries have been increased to Rs 170 crore each from Rs 102 crore and Rs 90 crore, respectively.

The government has increased allocation for National Knowledge Network to Rs 400 crore from Rs 274 crore in the current fiscal.

The fund for Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan will remain unchanged at Rs 400 crore in the upcoming fiscal year, according to the Budget document. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1580713207.3335626/Govt-increases-Digital-India-Programme-fund-by-23-pc-to-Rs-3,958-cr?ref=audio_experience