Discuss how digitization has emerged as the primary driver of inclusive growth in India.

Digitization of Indian economy has played a key role in increasing equity and promoting social mobility leading to inclusive growth. Digitization has emerged as the primary driver of Indian Economic growth (1) Has helped improve service quality and delivery of public institutions eg DBT has led to self-sufficient benefit transfer → T-2.2.2L cr leakage avoided (2) Helps bridge geographical divides → Increased rural penetration of telecom has bridged digital divides (3) Increases accessibility of social welfare schemes

Ⓐ Digital registration of Ayushman Bharat → enrolled 36 cr people (4) Has improved human capital development by skilling educational reform Δ Digital curriculum in NEP → leads to digital literacy and skill formation at youth (5) Has created new sections of employment formation and economic empowerment Δ Today IT sector → led to rise in employment of skilled workers promotes social mobility Hence digitization has allowed government policy to reach every person in the country.

— Varun Tokas · AIR 117