Bhubaneswar, Sept. 17: Digitalisation, driven by Prime Minister Mr.
Narendra Modi’s Digital India initiative, has made a significant difference to every
Indian’s life, speakers said at a seminar organised at the SOA Deemed to be
University here on Wednesday.
Digitalisation has transformed communication, education, healthcare and
other areas of daily life while increasing efficiency, Prof. Pradipta Kumar Nanda,
Vice-Chancellor of the University, said.
The seminar titled ‘Digital Transformation and Innovation—Empowering
Citizens in the New Era’ was organised to mark the Prime Minister’s 75 th birth day.
Stating that the Prime Minister’s way of functioning had touched the lives
of people, Prof. Nanda wished him a long and happy life.
Giving the example of UPI transaction, the Vice-Chancellor said it had made
the economy more efficient. The APAR ID introduced for students was also
making a big difference, he said.
Prof. (Dr.) Neeta Mohanty, Pro-Vice Chancellor of SOA, said that the Prime
Minister had showed the way in expanding digitalization.
Addressing the event, Prof. (Dr.) Sanghamitra Mishra, Dean of Institute of
Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital, said digitalization had greatly impacted areas
like tele-medicine and tele-ICU for the benefit of the people. This has become
possible only because of the efforts of the Prime Minister, she said.
Prof. Santosh Kumar Rout, Dean of the Institute of Agricultural Sciences,
said the Prime Minister’s unique ‘Man Ki Baat’ program had touched the lives of
people in every sphere.
The program was also addressed by Prof. Ayasa Kanta Mohanty, Dean of
the Institute of Business and Computer Studies (IBCS) and Prof. Pratap Kumar
Sahu, Dean In-charge of the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (SPS). Prof. Jyoti
Ranjan Das, Dean (Students’ Welfare) conducted the program.
PM’S DIGITAL INDIA PROGRAM HAS MADE HUGE DIFFERENCE: SPEAKERS
