Chandrashekhar said, there is no third here, so MeitY and the Government of India are interested in creating a new handset operating system. We are talking to people. Looking at the policy.
He said that the government is exploring capabilities within the start-ups and academic ecosystem for development of an indigenous Operating System (OS). Remember that the operating system is the main software of any computer and mobile device.
In fact, if there is any potential, we would be interested in developing this area, as it would create an option for iOS and Android, which could lead to an Indian brand development, Chandrashekhar said.
The minister said that it is important to clear the goal. When our goal is clear and we know what we want to achieve, then all policies and actions will be done accordingly. He also released the second volume of a vision document on electronics manufacturing prepared by industry body ICEA along with Union Minister of Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnav. Its members include Apple, Lava, Foxconn, Dixon etc.
This document has a road map to achieve electronics manufacturing of $ 300 billion (about Rs 22,55,265 crore) by the year 2026. At present, it is $ 75 billion (about Rs 5,63,820 crore) and currently India’s electronics exports are about $ 15 billion. The Minister said that the Prime Minister’s wish and the aim of the IT Ministry is to champion the companies of the country in the leading product category. He said that India has become the largest country in the world in terms of foreign direct investment as well as equity acquisition.
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