By Shawn Lim

India announced its budget for 2020 that had a prominent focus on further strengthening the digital infrastructure of the country.

According to finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the country will allocate Rs 6,000 crore for Bharat Broadband Network Limited, a telecom infrastructure provider.

It also dedicated Rs 8,000 crore to the national mission on quantum technologies, to ensure the country fully leverages artificial intelligence and data.

India believes this will enable the private sector to build data centre parks throughout the country.

“Our vision is that all public institutions at the gram panchayat level such as anganwadis, health and wellness centres, government schools, PDS outlets, Read full story ›

Source: The Drum