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India Gazette
23-05-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
India leads Capacity Building Initiative on Digital Transformation in BRICS
New Delhi [India], May 23 (ANI): India on Friday hosted a Virtual Capacity Building Session on Digital Transformation in BRICS, organised by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) through the National Communications Academy, Technology (NCA-T) in Ghaziabad, according to an official release from the Ministry of Communication. Convened under the BRICS ICT Working Group, the event brought together digital thought leaders from across the BRICS nations to explore shared challenges, best practices, and chart a path forward for robust ICT cooperation among the group countries. The session was inaugurated by Daniel Cavalcanti, BRICS Chair, and Atul Sinha, Director General of NCA-T, India. Cavalcanti commended India for hosting the session and highlighted the event's role in advancing cooperation, focusing on mobile security, cyber resilience, digital infrastructure, and digital twin. Atul Sinha emphasized on capacity building through collaboration, co-creating scalable, secure technologies, and fostering partnerships to empower citizens across BRICS nations. There were four thematic sessions addressing pressing challenges and opportunities in the digital domain. During the event, in session 1, India showcased its flagship Sanchar Saathi initiative aimed at protecting mobile users from fraud, enhancing transparency, and ensuring equitable access to mobile services. The session underscored the importance of citizen-centric regulatory frameworks that foster trust and inclusivity in digital communications. In the session 2, India and Brazil led presentations on their national approaches to cyber resilience. The discussion emphasised preparedness, rapid response, and cross-border cooperation to counter cyber threats. Session 3 focused on building secure, inclusive, and interoperable platforms. India presented AADHAAR as a foundational DPI that has revolutionised public service delivery through identity-based digital inclusion. China also shared insights on its digital infrastructure journey. The session highlighted DPI as a transformative tool for governance efficiency and service outreach. In the session 4, India introduced its ambitious Sangam Digital Twin initiative, aimed at using AI-native, federated platforms to enable scenario-based infrastructure planning and real-time governance solutions. China also shared its experiences with Digital Twin technology. The discussion showcased the use of predictive simulations and data-driven governance as game-changers for public infrastructure management. In the closing remarks, Avinash Agarwal, Deputy Director General, International Relations Division, DoT, India and the BRICS Chair, Daniel Cavalcanti, reaffirmed the commitment of BRICS nations to mutual learning and collaborative digital development. The sessions provided a robust platform for sharing national success stories, identifying scalable solutions, and laying the groundwork for future digital cooperation. The outcomes are expected to bolster strategic alliances and foster resilient, inclusive, and future-ready digital societies across BRICS. (ANI)
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Business Standard
23-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
India leads capacity building initiative on digital transformation in Brics
India on Friday hosted a Virtual Capacity Building Session on Digital Transformation in BRICS, organised by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) through the National Communications Academy, Technology (NCA-T) in Ghaziabad, according to an official release from the Ministry of Communication. Convened under the BRICS ICT Working Group, the event brought together digital thought leaders from across the BRICS nations to explore shared challenges, best practices, and chart a path forward for robust ICT cooperation among the group countries. The session was inaugurated by Daniel Cavalcanti, BRICS Chair, and Atul Sinha, Director General of NCA-T, India. Cavalcanti commended India for hosting the session and highlighted the event's role in advancing cooperation, focusing on mobile security, cyber resilience, digital infrastructure, and digital twin. Atul Sinha emphasized on capacity building through collaboration, co-creating scalable, secure technologies, and fostering partnerships to empower citizens across BRICS nations. There were four thematic sessions addressing pressing challenges and opportunities in the digital domain. During the event, in session 1, India showcased its flagship Sanchar Saathi initiative aimed at protecting mobile users from fraud, enhancing transparency, and ensuring equitable access to mobile services. The session underscored the importance of citizen-centric regulatory frameworks that foster trust and inclusivity in digital communications. In the session 2, India and Brazil led presentations on their national approaches to cyber resilience. The discussion emphasised preparedness, rapid response, and cross-border cooperation to counter cyber threats. Session 3 focused on building secure, inclusive, and interoperable platforms. India presented AADHAAR as a foundational DPI that has revolutionised public service delivery through identity-based digital inclusion. China also shared insights on its digital infrastructure journey. The session highlighted DPI as a transformative tool for governance efficiency and service outreach. In the session 4, India introduced its ambitious Sangam Digital Twin initiative, aimed at using AI-native, federated platforms to enable scenario-based infrastructure planning and real-time governance solutions. China also shared its experiences with Digital Twin technology. The discussion showcased the use of predictive simulations and data-driven governance as game-changers for public infrastructure management. In the closing remarks, Avinash Agarwal, Deputy Director General, International Relations Division, DoT, India and the BRICS Chair, Daniel Cavalcanti, reaffirmed the commitment of BRICS nations to mutual learning and collaborative digital development. The sessions provided a robust platform for sharing national success stories, identifying scalable solutions, and laying the groundwork for future digital cooperation. The outcomes are expected to bolster strategic alliances and foster resilient, inclusive, and future-ready digital societies across BRICS.
India Today
23-04-2025
- India Today
Step-by-Step guide to link Aadhaar with your IRCTC account
Online booking of train tickets has become quite simple with assistance from the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC). If you are off on a holiday, on a business trip, or meeting family members, booking your tickets in just a few minutes is possible with one crucial step which many folks overlook is associating your Aadhaar card with your IRCTC account. If you do not associate it, then for a month, you can only book 12 tickets. But with association, you can book up to 24 tickets in a month, if each ticket has one or more passengers who is regulation was introduced to prevent false bookings and make sure that the ticketing system is utilised in the right way. The best part is that Aadhaar linking is totally secure and very easy. You can do it online from your computer or mobile in a matter of a step-by-step guide to assist you in completing the process with ease. HOW TO LINK AADHAAR WITH YOUR IRCTC ACCOUNT STEP-BY-STEP GUIDESTEP 1: VISIT THE IRCTC WEBSITEGo to in to your IRCTC account with your username and passwordSTEP 2: GO TO 'MY ACCOUNT' SECTIONAfter logging in, go to the top-right cornerClick on your name or 'My Account'Select 'Link Your Aadhaar' from the dropdown menuSTEP 3: ENTER YOUR AADHAAR NUMBERYou'll be taken to the Aadhaar linking pagEnter your 12-digit Aadhaar numberMake sure your name in IRCTC and Aadhaar are the same. If not, the linking may failadvertisementSTEP 4: VERIFY USING OTPOnce you enter the Aadhaar number, click on 'Submit'You will receive a 6-digit OTP (One-Time Password) on your Aadhaar-linked mobile numberEnter the OTP and click 'Verify'STEP 5: AADHAAR LINKING SUCCESSFULOnce the OTP is verified, you'll see a success Aadhaar is now linked with your IRCTC OF LINKING AADHAAR WITH IRCTCBook up to 24 train tickets per month (instead of just 12)Faster identity verification while bookingMakes your account more secure and trustworthyRequired to book concession tickets for senior citizens and Divyang (differently-abled) passengersTHINGS TO KEEP IN MINDYou can link only one Aadhaar per IRCTC accountEnsure your mobile number is linked with Aadhaar, or you won't receive the OTPTickets booked beyond 12 per month must have at least one Aadhaar-verified passengerIf your Aadhaar and IRCTC names do not match, update them before linking.
