G20 summit: Digital safety, digital security on agenda

Sharma pointed out that work of drafting of ministerial declaration would start with the Pune meeting. Topics likely to be discussed are digital public infrastructure (DPI) and securitising the digital economy. A toolkit and awareness module will also be worked on about the subject.

Another topic which would be worked on and discussed would be digital skilling.

“We are looking for common recognition of digital skills,” he said. This Sharma said would allow G20 countries to recognise certifications and skills amongst each other. Sharma explained that such a frame would help in addressing skill gaps in countries.

Pune’s meeting will also see deliberation about DPI, with India expected to showcase its successes in the sector. India’s initiatives like COWIN, Aadhar enabled payment systems, Soil Health Card will be exhibited. Also, the conference will showcase the ease of doing business in e-governance and showcase India’s stack for the globe.

Sharma added that 40 per cent of the world’s digital transactions take place in India.

Other than nations, the meeting will see participation of international organisations like UNDP, UNESCO, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and others. MoUs will be signed between countries to explore cooperation in the subject of DPI and digital economy.

A global exhibition would also be held in parallel to showcase 14 experience zones on Digital Identity, Fast Payment, DigiLocker, Soil Health Card, E-National Agriculture Market, Unified Mobile App for New-Age Governance, Open Network for Digital Commerce, Anamorphic experience, Seamless travel experience at airport, Language Translation, Learning Solution, Tele-Medical Consultation Experience and Gamification of Digital India Journey.