India's relentless push for digital now reaches the hinterlands

A digital wave is currently sweeping India. And none other than its government is the biggest change-agent. 

After actively pushing for a cashless economy last year, Modi's 'Digital India' bus is now reaching the smallest and sleepiest towns of the country. 

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About 7,000 railway stations in India's hinterlands will now be turned into digital hotspots, the Economic Times reports. 

These Wi-Fi-enabled stations will also serve as hubs for ordering and receiving goods from e-commerce portals. That gives Amazon a reason to smile and an opportunity to add more zip codes in its delivery ambit.    Read more...

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