India Boosts Digital Sovereignty with Local Tech Push
The Indian government is actively promoting local technology solutions to strengthen digital sovereignty and reduce dependence on foreign platforms. Recent efforts include demonstrating the use of Zoho's presentation software and MapmyIndia's maps by union ministers, including IT and Electronics Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
The government is working with local tech companies like Zoho and MapmyIndia to create alternatives to global app stores and support indigenous innovation. Zoho, a Chennai-based software company, offers a range of cloud-based business tools and has been vocal against foreign tech giants' monopolies. MapmyIndia, the leading provider of digital maps and navigation services in India, is being promoted as an alternative to Google Maps. The government aims to develop and highlight Indian solutions across various categories, including operating systems, social media platforms, email systems, mapping technologies, cybersecurity, and app stores.
MeitY, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has partnered with academic institutions to develop BharatDB, a secure, high-performance, open-source database system. MeitY has also selected Zoho to handle email services and other internet-based office solutions for government departments. Rakesh Verma, co-founder and chairman of MapmyIndia, commended the government's efforts and suggested urging smartphone makers to pre-load Indian equivalent apps. The government is exploring ways to support and promote homegrown options in various tech areas to avoid disruptions due to reliance on global providers. Vikas Chawla, co-founder of Social Beat, noted that uniquely Indian products like strong local content OTT platforms stand a better chance in the Swadeshi movement.
The Indian government's push for local tech solutions is gaining momentum, with companies like Zoho and MapmyIndia at the forefront. By developing and promoting Indian alternatives across various tech categories, the government aims to enhance digital sovereignty, support local innovation, and create a more resilient tech ecosystem.
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