While chances of a policy reset, or the motives for the reshuffle, remain debatable, the governance challenges are certain. The ongoing pandemic has made the lives of millions of Indians, as well as government policy, shift focus towards a digital environment. Unfortunately, this has also been reflected in a consistent media harping on the ongoing conflict between social media companies and the government. Today, there is a burgeoning list of governance businesses that go far beyond the ministry that is now headed by Ashwini Vaishnaw. A closer look at these issues may help advance an agenda that promotes both digital rights and innovation in India.

Source: Indian Express July 13, 2021 22:05 UTC