The Digital India programme is a flagship initiative by the government of India aimed at transforming the country into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy. Let's go through the provided options and determine the correct answer:
- Option: 2015
- This is the correct year when the Digital India programme was launched. The initiative was officially launched on July 1, 2015, by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure that government services are made available to citizens electronically by improving online infrastructure and by increasing Internet connectivity.
- Option: 2019
- This year does not correspond to the launch of the Digital India programme. However, in 2019, the government continued to push for digital reforms and enhancements as part of its ongoing agenda.
- Option: 2020
- The year 2020 is known for the global COVID-19 pandemic but not relevant to the launch of Digital India as it was already operational by this time.
- Option: 2017
- In 2017, various initiatives were undertaken under the Digital India programme, but the programme itself was not launched in this year.
Therefore, the correct answer is 2015. The launch of Digital India in 2015 marked a significant step towards digital empowerment of citizens and leveraging technology for inclusive growth.
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2. It provides for refinance through SIDBI.
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3. Restoring and enhancing forest cover and responding to climate change by a combination of adaptation and mitigation measures
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2. Protecting the interests of the persons affected by mining operations
3. Authorizing State Governments to issue licences for mineral exploration
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