Got some questions or want to discuss the future of Information Technology and Communication in India with one of the top authorities. Then set your reminder on June 6, 2013 at 7:00 PM, as you can Hangout with Mr. Milind Deora, Minister of State for Information Technology and Communications on Google+.
Minister Milind Deora will attend a public Google+ Hangout taking your questions on ‘Future of IT and Communications in India’ and other prominent socio-political issues that concern young people. To ask questions to him, comment on the event page (Hangout Event) with the hashtag #askmilind and the top 3 most voted questions will have the opportunity to participate directly in the Google+ Hangout with him.
As India progresses to a more Services based economy, Communications and IT form the backbone of this transition. Ministry of Communication and IT is working closely with the industry to bridge the digital divide and ensure connectivity is pervasive across the country. Watch Minister of State for Information Technology and Communications Mr. Milind Deora in a Google+ Hangout taking your questions. The session will be moderated by Cyrus Broacha.
Government and other departments are leveraging the power of Social Media to connect with youth of India. Over the months, India’s finance minister P. Chidambaram took part in a Google+ Hangouts to respond to citizens’ questions about the Budget, then Dr. CP Joshi, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highway India Government Hangout live with citizens to take their suggestions on highways safety , then there was an opportunity for people to participate and engage with members of the Planning Commission on India’s 12th Five Year Plan and recently Dr. Shashi Tharoor Hangout with the public on the future of higher education in the country.