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Digital Public Infrastructure: The Indian government is leveraging AWS to create a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), making government services accessible to citizens digitally ¹.
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Secure Data Storage: AWS ensures end-to-end encryption of data, with only authorized government departments and users having access to documents ¹.
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National Reach: Services like Government e-Marketplace (GeM) are being used more in smaller towns, while others like DigiYatra are popular in urban areas ¹.
The Indian government has collaborated with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to launch a Joint Innovation Centre (JIC), promoting startups and leveraging technologies like cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and analytics. This partnership aims to enhance service quality and reduce task completion time. Key initiatives include COWIN, DigitYatra, and DigiLocker ¹.
To address concerns about cybersecurity and data breaches, AWS ensures secure data storage and encryption. Mass campaigning and help desks at airports educate people about the benefits and safety of these digital services. Werner Vogels, Amazon’s chief technology officer, emphasized the importance of embracing cost-aware, sustainable, and modern architectures for innovation and long-term growth ¹.
AWS has made significant investments in India’s digital future, committing over $3.7 billion between 2016 and 2022 and planning an additional $12.7 billion by 2030. This investment aims to support India’s transformation into a global digital powerhouse ². Various government entities and education customers, such as the National Skill Development Corporation and PhysicsWallah, are already utilizing AWS services ²
