
5G to Play Important Role in IT Revolution and Good Governance in Himachal Pradesh
- HIMACHALKANGRASHIMLA
- November 3, 2023
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5G to Play Important Role in IT Revolution and Good Governance in Himachal Pradesh
Gokul Butail, Principal Advisor to the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, stated that 5G technology is vital to enhance services, create more employment opportunities, and increase efficiency. He also said that the state has been using information technology in education, health, surveillance, agriculture, horticulture, and other sectors to strengthen the economy and make the state self-reliant and prosperous in the next 10 years.
Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena said that the state government has introduced an e-office system to ensure efficiency and transparency in the functioning of departments and is also strengthening citizen services by using information technology. He also stressed the importance of network services, mutual coordination, and increasing digital literacy in the state through information technology.
Dr. Abhishek Jain, Secretary of Digital Technologies and Governance, gave detailed information about the use of 5G and creation of its infrastructure in the state. He said that necessary steps are being taken to spread 5G services and strengthen the network in the state. He also said that 5G, in combination with other technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and 3D printing, will change the way consumers live and interact today.
Additional Director General of Telecom Himachal Circle Deepika Khosla and Mission Director of National Broadband Mission Neeraj Kumar informed about the efforts being made regarding capacity building related to 5G.
On this occasion, various stakeholders related to the use and spread of 5G technology had a detailed discussion on various topics. Mukesh Repaswal, Director of Digital Technologies and Governance, secretaries of various departments, heads of departments, and other senior officers were present in the conference.