Ex-President Abdul Kalam to be the brand ambassador for Digital India

NH Bureau Monday, 01 June 2015 11:44:06 AM

New Delhi : If reports are to be believed then the government is planning to rope in former President A P J Abdul Kalam as the brand ambassador for Digital India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be finalising a plan on Monday for Digital India week that will see various online services getting launched for the masses.

Highlights:

• Former president Abdul Kalam is likely to be the brand ambassador for Digital India programme

• The Indian Express quoted a source saying “We need to have iconic people personifying modern technology to spread awareness about Digital India. We have reached out to former President A P J Abdul Kalam to be a brand ambassador. He is positive.”

• While President’s office straight away refused to have received any communication on it

• Prime Minister Modi is expected to chair a meeting on Monday to discuss action points in for Digital India week.