Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
3. Examine how soft infrastructure catalyzes India’s development. Also suggest some policy reforms for equitable access to digital technologies. (250 words)
Reference: Hindustan Times
Why the question:
The article explains in what way soft infrastructure, and a tablet for all, can catalyze India’s development.
Key Demand of the question:
Discuss the possible role that soft infrastructure can play in catalyzing India’s development and suggest some policy measures for equitable access to digital technologies.
Directive:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must look into the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start with what you understand by Soft power.
Body:
The answer body must have the following aspects covered:
First account for how suddenly the entire world switched to digital form of living amidst the pandemic situation.
Discuss the importance and utility of soft infrastructure.
Addressing the digital divide, providing equal access to education, ensuring seamless health care delivery, water management, and unclogging the justice system should be prioritized in the next phase of reforms.
Suggest policy measures to encourage it.
Conclusion:
Conclude with way forward.
