A co-ordinated global response using digital technologies is needed to fight the pandemic, with greater impetus on strengthening communication infrastructure, network connectivity and cybersecurity in addition to promoting use of digital solutions in healthcare, according to a statement issued at a global online meeting involving IT and communication ministers from G20 countries, held earlier today.
India's Communication and Electronics & IT minister Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad participated in the online meeting which was convened to discuss the challenges posed by the outbreak and how digital technologies can be leveraged to forge a co-ordinated global response.