PM Modi says, Eleven years of Digital India empowered the poor & underprivileged, making life easier for millions

New Delhi, July 01
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that the Digital India initiative has redefined governance, empowered citizens and accelerated all-around development. Marking the 11 years of the initiative, Mr Modi said that Digital India has touched every aspect of life.

He said that the initiative has played a pivotal role in empowering the poor and the underprivileged while making life easier for the citizens. From the expansion of the optical fiber network to the rise of digital transactions, the unprecedented success of this initiative has drawn global attention to India. He underscored that seamless digital payments and direct benefit transfers are reaching beneficiaries with transparency. Mr Modi said that technology has become a powerful instrument for furthering Ease of Living.

He underlined that Digital India has taken the wave of innovation to all parts of India, especially villages, Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. Mr Modi said that Young entrepreneurs, start-ups, and innovators from every corner of the country are creating solutions to the pressing challenges that our planet faces. He further highlighted that this initiative has strengthened education, healthcare, agriculture, commerce and public service delivery.

The Prime Minister said that government strides in the digital world have ensured that India is making rapid progress in emerging technologies such as AI, semiconductors, quantum computing and more. He added that the government’s focus will remain on creating a future where technology serves humanity, empowers every citizen and drives sustainable development.