An open ecosystem is the spirit of Facebook-Jio tie-up: Ajit Mohan, MD & VP, Facebook India

Ajit Mohan, MD and VP, Facebook India, stresses that India is in the midst of one of the most dynamic social and economic transformations the world has ever seen, driven by the rapid adoption of digital technologies. While Facebook’s family of apps is playing a critical role during Covid-19 by removing misinformation and harmful content, its recent collaboration with Reliance Jio is intended to bring more people online and give them access to digital tools that have the power to transform their lives. “The 60-million small businesses account for the majority of jobs in the country, and form the heart and soul of rural and urban communities alike. In the face of Covid-19, we are putting together programmes to help these businesses stay resilient through the economic recovery. India’s recovery will be fuelled by the energy of entrepreneurs and small business owners, and we will be very focused on finding ways to help,” he tells Sudhir Chowdhary in an interview. Excerpts: