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July 11, 2026 7:14 PM

11 years of Digital India: How eSaras is transforming rural livelihoods through digital commerce

As the Digital India programme completes 11 years, one of its most significant success stories is unfolding far from India's metropolitan centres - in villages, small towns and rural communities where millions of women entrepreneurs are using digital technology to transform their livelihoods. At the heart of this transformation is eSaras, a government-backed digital commerce platform that is connecting rural producers directly with customers across the country. Developed by the Digital India Co...

July 1, 2026 3:26 PM

SHE-LEAPS: Driving digital empowerment and enterprise growth for rural women

India's efforts to strengthen women-led rural entrepreneurship have entered a new phase with the launch of SHE-LEAPS, a digital platform designed to support Self-Help Group (SHG) women in building sustainable enterprises, enhancing financial inclusion and accelerating the vision of a digitally empowered rural economy. Developed by the Digital India Corporation and implemented under the LokOS platform, SHE-LEAPS seeks to transform rural livelihoods by providing a unified digital ecosystem for ent...

July 1, 2026 3:24 PM

eSARAS: How Digital India is empowering rural women entrepreneurs and bringing India’s handcrafted heritage to national markets

India's rural economy is witnessing a quiet but significant transformation as digital technology reshapes the way traditional artisans connect with consumers. From handwoven Chanderi sarees in Madhya Pradesh and intricately carved marble handicrafts in Rajasthan to exquisite Pashmina products from Jammu & Kashmir, thousands of rural artisans—particularly women organised through Self-Help Groups (SHGs)—are finding new opportunities to expand their businesses through the eSARAS platform. ...

July 1, 2026 9:55 AM

‘Digital India’ redefined governance, empowered citizens, accelerated development: PM Modi hails 11 years of flagship initiative

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the completion of 11 years of the Digital India programme, describing it as the cornerstone of a "developed and self-reliant India" that has transformed governance, empowered citizens, and accelerated inclusive development across the country. Marking the anniversary of the flagship initiative launched on July 1, 2015, the Prime Minister said the programme has fundamentally reshaped the way citizens access public services while positioning India a...

June 29, 2026 4:39 PM

Digital India at 11: How a decade of technology is transforming governance, economy and everyday life

Eleven years after its launch, the Digital India Programme has evolved from an ambitious vision of expanding internet connectivity into one of the world's largest Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) ecosystems, fundamentally reshaping the way Indians access public services, conduct financial transactions, receive healthcare, pursue education and interact with the government. As the flagship programme completes eleven years on July 1, 2026, India has emerged as a global leader in digital governa...

June 11, 2026 12:35 PM

68 electricity distribution companies now live on DigiLocker

Several electricity distribution utilities are now live on DigiLocker, India’s flagship digital document wallet under the Digital India programme. It has successfully onboarded 68 electricity distribution companies (DISCOMs) and power departments across the country, according to IT Ministry. “This major integration allows electricity consumers across 35 States and Union Territories to securely access their digital electricity bills directly within the DigiLocker app, bringing greater conve...

June 10, 2026 1:15 PM

Infrastructure push: How India’s transport, housing, energy and digital networks expanded over 12 years

India's infrastructure network has expanded at an unprecedented pace over the past decade, with major investments in roads, railways, airports, housing, water supply, energy and digital connectivity. The push has transformed how people travel, access essential services and participate in economic activity, while also strengthening logistics, manufacturing and regional connectivity across the country. Transport network expands across rail, road and air Railways have undergone significant transf...

March 18, 2026 7:48 PM

Digital India drives surge in broadband, data use; subscribers rise 400% in a decade:Jitin Prasada

Minister of State for Electronics and IT Jitin Prasada on Wednesday said the Digital India programme has significantly expanded access to digital services and infrastructure across the country, with broadband subscribers increasing nearly fourfold over the past decade. Informing the Lok Sabha, he said the number of broadband subscribers rose from 25 crore in 2014-15 to 103 crore in 2024-25, marking a 400% increase. The number of mobile base transceiver stations (BTS) also grew from 7.9 lakh to ...

March 11, 2026 8:36 PM

Digital India boosting connectivity, affordability and digital infrastructure: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday said the Digital India programme has significantly advanced digital inclusion in India by expanding internet access, reducing data costs and building strong digital public infrastructure. The minister shared the details in the Lok Sabha, highlighting the government’s efforts over the past decade to bridge the digital divide and promote inclusive growth. Rapid expansion of internet access According to dat...

March 2, 2026 12:26 PM

President Murmu to launch Delhi government’s welfare schemes for women today

President Droupadi Murmu will launch four women's welfare schemes of the Delhi government on Monday at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium. According to officials, the four schemes are 'Saheli Pink Smart Card,' free LPG cylinder scheme, Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana, and 'Meri Punji Mera Adhikaar.' Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta described the day as the beginning of a "new era of women empowerment, digital transparency, and social security in Delhi." Under the initiative, the Pink Card will be ...