Govt’s IT spend set to reach $11.6 bn in 2023
Focus on modernising initiatives and digital efforts for increased productivity, automation and other software-driven transformation driving investments
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New Delhi: The government’s IT spending in India is likely to reach $11.6 billion in 2023, an increase of 10.3 per cent from 2022, a report showed on Wednesday.
The government will continue to focus on modernising initiatives and their digital efforts for increased productivity, automation and other software-driven transformation, according to an IDC report.
“For example, they are ensuring public-sector institutions in India build mobile-first experiences for their citizens, especially for those who don’t own a smartphone,” the report noted.
Locally, Unified Mobile Application for New-Age Governance (UMANG) applications have been offering all services through a single portal to enhance government service-delivery experience.
In addition, the Open Government Data Platform (OGDP) drives mobile governance in India, while the India Stack creates a unified platform to digitise the population of the country.
“Both are helping to provide an enhanced digital experience to Indian citizens,” said the report.
Worldwide government IT spending is forecast to reach $589.8 billion in 2023, an increase of 7.6 per cent from 2022.
Software will continue to be the highest growing segment this year.
