Digital India Ask Our Experts

When a river overflows, knowing which areas may be inundated, how deep the water could rise and how much time communities have to prepare, can make a critical difference. Addressing these questions, the latest episode of Digital India Ask Our Experts explored India’s Early Warning System for Flood Prediction and the technology behind the C-Flood portal.

eSanjeevani, India’s national telemedicine service, is making healthcare more accessible by connecting patients with doctors through digital technology. In this episode of Digital India Ask Our Experts held on October 12, 2026, Shri Madhukar Kumar Bhagat, Joint Secretary (eHealth), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, discussed the platform’s service models, technological capabilities, data privacy safeguards and future potential.

“The National Service Scheme (NSS) is enabling young people to transform community service into opportunities for leadership, skill development and nation-building”, said Shri Ramesh Verma, Director, NSS Division, in the latest episode of Digital India Ask Our Experts, a Digital India initiative of the National e-Governance Division (NeGD), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), conducted on August 6, 2026.

The 53rd episode of Digital India Ask Our Experts, held on September 1, 2026, showcased Aqua SURAKSHA, a portable, battery-operated biosensor developed by C-DAC Kolkata in collaboration with ICAR-CIFRI to detect organophosphate pesticide residues in water.

Floods can take different forms and their impact can extend well beyond the period when floodwaters recede. The 54th episode of Digital India Ask Our Experts featured Prof. (Dr.) Dinesh Kumar Aswal, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), who explained how citizens and communities can prepare for floods, respond to warnings and stay safe from secondary hazards.

The latest episode of Digital India Ask Our Experts explores how permissioned Blockchain technology can support more secure, transparent and efficient delivery of government services by strengthening digital trust, data integrity and verification.

The latest episode of Digital India Ask Our Experts, a citizen-centric initiative of the Digital India Programme, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), was conducted on August 21, 2026, on the topic “Workplace Stress Management”, featuring Dr. Swapan Gupta, Professor of Neurology, G B Pant Hospital, Delhi, in an interactive discussion on workplace stress management and its impact on physical and mental well-being.

The 48th episode of Digital India Ask Our Experts featured an insightful discussion on Protecting Citizens from Floods and Bank Erosion in the Brahmaputra Valley, highlighting the role of science, technology, data-driven planning, and community-focused interventions in managing one of India’s most dynamic river systems.

The 49th episode of Digital India's flagship knowledge series 'Ask Our Experts' showcased how advanced technologies are transforming forest fire management through the Sikkim Wildfire Spread Forecasting and Monitoring System.

Marking the milestone 50th episode of Digital India's flagship knowledge series 'Ask Our Experts' on July 6, 2026, Shri Amitesh Kumar Sinha, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) and CEO, India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), shared insights into India's strategic roadmap for building a globally competitive semiconductor ecosystem and positioning the country as a trusted partner in the global semiconductor value chain.

The latest episode of Digital India Ask Our Experts showcased ‘iOncology.ai’, an advanced AI-driven platform jointly developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) and the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, to support cancer research, diagnosis, and treatment planning in India.

New Delhi: The 46th episode of Digital India Ask Our Experts focused on India’s National Framework for Heatwave Management, highlighting the country’s evolving preparedness strategy to address the increasing frequency and intensity of heatwaves