Regarding 'DigiLocker', sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is a digital locker system offered by the Government under Digital India Programme.
2. It allows you to access your e-documents irrespective of your physical location.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
1. Statement 1 is correct. 'DigiLocker' is indeed a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) under the Digital India Programme. It is a secure cloud-based platform provided by the Government for storage, sharing, and verification of documents & certificates in digital format.
2. Statement 2 is correct. DigiLocker provides users with access to their authentic digital documents (e-documents) anytime, anywhere, through a web portal or mobile app. This eliminates the need to carry physical documents and allows access irrespective of physical location, provided there is internet connectivity.