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[ad_1] India has been at forefront, especially in the wake of the G20 India Presidency, where countries unanimously agreed to a common definition of Digital Public Infrastructure. India's becoming the voice of the global south has brought a call for action to represent India's capabilities and further international cooperation, leveraging DPI.iSPIRT and Primus Partners Lead Roundtable on Global DPI ExpansionTo further India's DPI solutions and continue conversations, Primus Partners, in association with iSPIRT, held a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Roundtable, that brought together key stakeholders such as senior bureaucrats, diplomats, policymakers, industry leaders and thought leaders.The Roundtable explored how India's DPI becoming a global conversation of inclusive and scalable infrastructure and how it can serve as a blueprint for other nations to harness technology for improving citizens lives. The Event sought to explore India's leadership in advancing DPI and its role in driving socio-economic transformation.The Keynote Address was delivered by Shri Amitabh Kant, G20 Sherpa. Mr. Kant highlighted that, "India has made a remarkable leap to become the voice of the Global South in Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and achieving in 9 years what would have taken 50 years. This sentiment was echoed during India's G20 Presidency, where countries reached a common consensus that DPIs are essential for equitable development and to improve the lives of citizens, especially in the global south."The first session on Achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through DPI: Addressing the Global South's Needs brought attention to the potential of DPI to accelerate sustainable development across the Global South. H.E. Dr. Anil Sooklal, High Commissioner of South Africa to India, discussed Indias seminal role in using DPI to drive progress towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and that India must take the lead in the global DPI progress.Mr Vinay Vijay Singh, CFO and Chief AI Officer, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development highlighted how the United States has been leveraging technology for effective flood control and disaster management through early warning systems. The panellists also highlighted that partnerships with India will be crucial to ensure that the Global South can move towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in areas such as healthcare, infrastructure and financial inclusion.The next session on the Impact of India Stack on Businesses, included Mr. Lav Agarwal, Resident Commissioner, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh and key industry leaders like Mr. Sandeep Aggarwal, CEO and Co-founder - Droom, and representatives from World Bank, UNDP, BMGF and Wadhwani Foundation. The panellists shared insights on how India Stack has revolutionized businesses by promoting financial inclusion and enhancing operational efficiencies and leveraging Aadhaar-enabled services to facilitate easier access to credit for small businesses.Mr. Devroop Dhar, Co-founder and Managing Director, Primus Partners during the session shared that, "Digital Public Infrastructures (DPIs) are a powerful mechanism that have the power to bring inclusion at a rapid scale. Governments and businesses are proactively adopting DPIs to improve public service delivery, creating a more resilient and equitable environment."The final session on Laying the Foundation for Standards and Protocols to Globalize India Stack, saw discussions on possibilities of furthering DPI on a global stage and the need to facilitate cross-border transactions and collaboration by exploring issues such as privacy, interoperability and security. The panel included key stakeholders such as Mr. Amit Agrawal, CEO of UIDAI, Mr Rohit Rathish, Joint Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, Ms Shweta Khurana - Senior Director APJ, Intel, Mr Rajesh Ranjan, Head of Government Affairs, Google and Mr Ranjeet Goswami - Global Head of Corporate Affairs at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).

Mr. Amit Agrawal, CEO, UIDAI shared that, "The strength of India's DPI is not just about the technology but also about the enabling services that touches the lives of millions and brings improvements even to the last mile."The event concluded with a vote of thanks from Mr. Sharad Sharma, Co-founder of iSPIRT. He shared with the panel that, "India Stack ushered in Digital Public Infrastructure in India and it is changing the way State and Central governments are operating. But it is also travelling to other parts of the world, especially in the Global South."As more countries are trying to further their digital agenda, India's DPI will play a crucial role in shaping the world of governance and to ensure an ecosystem that is open, safe, trusted and interoperable. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] India has been at forefront, especially in the wake of the G20 India Presidency, where countries unanimously agreed to a common definition of Digital Public Infrastructure. India's becoming the voice of the global south has brought a call for action to represent India's capabilities and further international cooperation, leveraging DPI.iSPIRT and Primus Partners Lead Roundtable on Global DPI ExpansionTo further India's DPI solutions and continue conversations, Primus Partners, in association with iSPIRT, held a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Roundtable, that brought together key stakeholders such as senior bureaucrats, diplomats, policymakers, industry leaders and thought leaders.The Roundtable explored how India's DPI becoming a global conversation of inclusive and scalable infrastructure and how it can serve as a blueprint for other nations to harness technology for improving citizens lives. The Event sought to explore India's leadership in advancing DPI and its role in driving socio-economic transformation.The Keynote Address was delivered by Shri Amitabh Kant, G20 Sherpa. Mr. Kant highlighted that, "India has made a remarkable leap to become the voice of the Global South in Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and achieving in 9 years what would have taken 50 years. This sentiment was echoed during India's G20 Presidency, where countries reached a common consensus that DPIs are essential for equitable development and to improve the lives of citizens, especially in the global south."The first session on Achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through DPI: Addressing the Global South's Needs brought attention to the potential of DPI to accelerate sustainable development across the Global South. H.E. Dr. Anil Sooklal, High Commissioner of South Africa to India, discussed Indias seminal role in using DPI to drive progress towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and that India must take the lead in the global DPI progress.Mr Vinay Vijay Singh, CFO and Chief AI Officer, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development highlighted how the United States has been leveraging technology for effective flood control and disaster management through early warning systems. The panellists also highlighted that partnerships with India will be crucial to ensure that the Global South can move towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in areas such as healthcare, infrastructure and financial inclusion.The next session on the Impact of India Stack on Businesses, included Mr. Lav Agarwal, Resident Commissioner, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh and key industry leaders like Mr. Sandeep Aggarwal, CEO and Co-founder - Droom, and representatives from World Bank, UNDP, BMGF and Wadhwani Foundation. The panellists shared insights on how India Stack has revolutionized businesses by promoting financial inclusion and enhancing operational efficiencies and leveraging Aadhaar-enabled services to facilitate easier access to credit for small businesses.Mr. Devroop Dhar, Co-founder and Managing Director, Primus Partners during the session shared that, "Digital Public Infrastructures (DPIs) are a powerful mechanism that have the power to bring inclusion at a rapid scale. Governments and businesses are proactively adopting DPIs to improve public service delivery, creating a more resilient and equitable environment."The final session on Laying the Foundation for Standards and Protocols to Globalize India Stack, saw discussions on possibilities of furthering DPI on a global stage and the need to facilitate cross-border transactions and collaboration by exploring issues such as privacy, interoperability and security. The panel included key stakeholders such as Mr. Amit Agrawal, CEO of UIDAI, Mr Rohit Rathish, Joint Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, Ms Shweta Khurana - Senior Director APJ, Intel, Mr Rajesh Ranjan, Head of Government Affairs, Google and Mr Ranjeet Goswami - Global Head of Corporate Affairs at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).

Mr. Amit Agrawal, CEO, UIDAI shared that, "The strength of India's DPI is not just about the technology but also about the enabling services that touches the lives of millions and brings improvements even to the last mile."The event concluded with a vote of thanks from Mr. Sharad Sharma, Co-founder of iSPIRT. He shared with the panel that, "India Stack ushered in Digital Public Infrastructure in India and it is changing the way State and Central governments are operating. But it is also travelling to other parts of the world, especially in the Global South."As more countries are trying to further their digital agenda, India's DPI will play a crucial role in shaping the world of governance and to ensure an ecosystem that is open, safe, trusted and interoperable. [ad_2] Source link

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Union Health Ministry Gears Up For 3rd G20 Health Working Group Meeting Commencing From 4th June 2023 At Hyderabad

The 3rd Health Working Group meeting as part of the G20 India Presidency will be held in Hyderabad. They will focus on the three key priorities of the G20 Health Track. The side events of the 3rd HWG will highlight research and innovation in the health sector, including pharma, vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics. This was stated by Shri Lav Agarwal, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Health…

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G20 Health Working Group meet: India to play proactive role in negotiations

Ahead of the 1st Health Working Group meeting under its G20 presidency here, India on Tuesday said it will play a proactive role in representing the ‘Global South’ in the negotiations across multilateral Global health platforms. Noting that G20 has become one of the most important forums to strengthen and push for a resilient, responsive, and inclusive global health architecture, Lav Agarwal,…

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G20 Health Working Group meet: India to play proactive role in negotiations

Ahead of the 1st Health Working Group meeting under its G20 presidency here, India on Tuesday said it will play a proactive role in representing the ‘Global South’ in the negotiations across multilateral Global health platforms. Noting that G20 has become one of the most important forums to strengthen and push for a resilient, responsive, and inclusive global health architecture, Lav Agarwal,…

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Centre writes to Haryana, UP, Delhi and Mizoram over rising Covid cases, positivity rate | India News

Centre writes to Haryana, UP, Delhi and Mizoram over rising Covid cases, positivity rate | India News

NEW DELHI: The Centre on Tuesday wrote to Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Mizoram regarding increasing Covid-19 positivity rate and cases in these states. Maharashtra on Tuesday reported 137 Covid-19 cases and three deaths, taking the state’s tally to 78,76,041 and the toll to 1,47,830, an official said. The addition to the tally was more than double the 59 cases detected on Monday, the…

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स्वास्थ्य मंत्रालय के लव अग्रवाल कहते हैं कि केवल एक राज्य, कोई अन्य नहीं, कोविड की दूसरी लहर के दौरान एक संदिग्ध ऑक्सीजन से संबंधित मौत की सूचना दी

स्वास्थ्य मंत्रालय के लव अग्रवाल कहते हैं कि केवल एक राज्य, कोई अन्य नहीं, कोविड की दूसरी लहर के दौरान एक संदिग्ध ऑक्सीजन से संबंधित मौत की सूचना दी

जब देश में भारी कमी आई तो भारत को विदेशों से ऑक्सीजन की आपूर्ति पर निर्भर रहना पड़ा। नई दिल्ली: केंद्र ने आज कहा कि केवल एक राज्य ने इस साल की शुरुआत में दूसरी कोविड लहर के दौरान ऑक्सीजन की कमी के कारण अब तक “संदिग्ध” मौत की सूचना दी है। केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्रालय में संयुक्त सचिव लव अग्रवाल के अनुसार, किसी अन्य ने ऐसे मामलों की सूचना नहीं दी। “राज्यों से पूछा गया कि क्या ऑक्सीजन से संबंधित…

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COVID-19 महामारी की तीसरी लहर को रोकने के लिए भारत को कैसे तैयारी करनी चाहिए? यहाँ समझाया गया है

COVID-19 महामारी की तीसरी लहर को रोकने के लिए भारत को कैसे तैयारी करनी चाहिए? यहाँ समझाया गया है

COVID-19 महामारी की विनाशकारी दूसरी लहर देखने के बाद, भारत अब वायरस की तीसरी लहर का सामना करने की तैयारी कर रहा है। विशेषज्ञों ने पहले ही भविष्यवाणी कर दी है कि COVID-19 की तीसरी लहर आसन्न है। शीर्ष वैज्ञानिकों, डॉक्टरों, मंत्रियों और सरकारी अधिकारियों ने पहले ही संकेत दे दिया है कि तीसरी लहर वर्तमान की तुलना में अधिक गंभीर हो सकता है और बच्चों को प्रमुख रूप से प्रभावित कर सकता है। स्वास्थ्य और…

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People are going for tourism without following Corona protocol, then restrictions can be implemented: Health Ministry

People are going for tourism without following Corona protocol, then restrictions can be implemented: Health Ministry

Lav Agarwal People have set out on tourism after the second wave of corona infection weakened and restrictions were reduced. Not only this, such pictures have also come from hill stations like Manali, Shimla, in which people are not seen following the necessary rules like masks and social distancing. Meanwhile, the central government has said that if people do not follow the rules properly, then…

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Union Health Secretary Luv Agarwal brother Ankur Agarwal found dead in saharanpur up

Union Health Secretary Luv Agarwal brother Ankur Agarwal found dead in saharanpur up

केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य सचिव लव अग्रवाल के भाई अंकुर अग्रवाल की मौत, खेत में मिला शव केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य सचिव लव अग्रवाल के भाई अंकुर अग्रवाल की मौत (Photo Credit: न्यूज नेशन) सहारनपुर: उत्तर प्रदेश (Uttar Pradesh) के सहारनपुर (Saharanpur) जिले में केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य सचिव लव अग्रवाल (Lav Agarwal) के भाई अंकुर अग्रवाल (Ankur Agarwal) का शव मिला है. पूरा मामला सहारनपुर के पिलखनी इलाके का है, जहां…

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kerala: Centre asks Kerala to update Covid data daily; new cases rising in 3 states: Top developments | India News

kerala: Centre asks Kerala to update Covid data daily; new cases rising in 3 states: Top developments | India News

NEW DELHI: Blaming Kerala for skewing India’s key pandemic monitoring indicators such as cases, deaths and positivity rate, the Centre on Monday asked the state to provide Covid-19 data daily and noted that the state reporting figures after a gap of five days had resulted in abnormal data. A letter from joint secretary Lav Agarwal to principal secretary (Health) Rajan Khobragade on April 18 said…

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The Curious Case of a Second Coronavirus Wave in India

The Curious Case of a Second Coronavirus Wave in India

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A health worker in personal protective equipment (PPE) collects a swab sample from a woman amidst the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at Indira Gandhi International Airport, in New Delhi, India. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis

While there’s no clear definition of what constitutes an epidemic wave, a wave by definition would imply a rising number of sick individuals, a defined…

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Health Ministry Official Luv Agarwal Who Led Covid-19 Briefings Tests Positive; Goes Into Home Isolation

Health Ministry Official Luv Agarwal Who Led Covid-19 Briefings Tests Positive; Goes Into Home Isolation

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New Delhi: Health Ministry Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal, the face of the COVID-19 press briefing since the start of the pandemic’s outbreak, has been found to be infected with the novel Coronavirus disease. ALSO READ | Amit Shah Discharged After Testing Negative For Coronavirus; Opts Home Isolation For Few Days

The 48-year-old Health Ministry official himself informed about the…

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Official Who Led Health Ministry Briefings Tests Positive For Coronavirus At the peak of the disaster, Lav Agarwal led every day four pm briefings on the coronavirus pandemic…

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Official Who Led Health Ministry Briefings Tests Positive For Coronavirus At the height of the crisis, Lav Agarwal led daily 4 pm briefings on the coronavirus pandemic…

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Official Who Led Health Ministry Briefings Tests Positive For Coronavirus At the height of the crisis, Lav Agarwal led daily 4 pm briefings on the coronavirus pandemic…