Digital India

July 1, 2025 12:06 PM

‘Digital India, a people’s movement’: PM Modi charts roadmap for next decade

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday lauded the completion of ten years of the Digital India initiative, describing it as a journey that has transformed governance, empowered citizens, and positioned India as a global leader in digital technology. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Today is a historic day as we mark #10YearsOfDigitalIndia! Ten years ago, Digital India began as an initiative to transform our nation into a digitally empowered and technologically advanced society. A de...

June 30, 2025 5:02 PM

Digital India in action: Citizen-first reforms take centre stage

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Monday emphasized the pivotal role of citizen-centric digital reforms in shaping India’s administrative future while inaugurating the Southern Regional Conference of the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) at Pondicherry University. The conference, themed “Empowering Citizens in Digital India: Administrative, Management and Organizational Reforms,” brought together over 350 delegates, including senior bureaucrats, academics, and industry pr...

June 12, 2025 4:23 PM

11 years of Modi govt: Digital connectivity and infrastructure witness remarkable growth

During the 11 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government, India has witnessed a digital revolution, transforming itself into a digitally empowered society and knowledge-based economy. Under the leadership of PM Modi, the country has made remarkable strides in expanding internet connectivity, boosting telecom infrastructure, and revolutionising public service delivery through digital platforms. The digital economy, which contributed 11.74% to India’s national income in 2022–23,...

June 12, 2025 4:16 PM

11 years of Modi govt: Digital finance drives unprecedented financial inclusion

During the 11 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government, India has emerged as a global leader in digital finance and inclusion, harnessing technology to deliver accessible, efficient, and transparent financial services to every corner of the country. This digital transformation has played a pivotal role in bridging the urban-rural divide and reshaping India’s economic landscape. The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has revolutionised digital transactions, with over 1,867.7 cror...

June 12, 2025 4:06 PM

India leads global digital transactions: Amit Shah highlights 11 years of tech progress

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday highlighted the achievements of the Modi government's digital revolution over the past 11 years, including ease of living and economic boom achieved during the 'India's Techade'. He credited the government's vision for the technology-led development that has transformed society and every sector of the economy. "The Modi government democratised the use of technology and harnessed its power for the business sector, making Bharat a leading digital economy...

June 12, 2025 3:52 PM

11 years of Digital India: Technology turned into tool to empower the lives of poor

Besides the 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' pledge, the goal and vision of achieving 'Digital India' is beginning to realise as this forms the core of governance of the incumbent dispensation. The digital revolution, which began 11 years ago, is entrenched in almost every policy-making and public welfare scheme delivery with elaborate plans on how to bring benefits to the poor, downtrodden and marginalised sections. Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to the social media platform X on Thursday and wr...

April 17, 2025 2:08 PM

Lok Sabha speaker unveils roadmap for Viksit Bharat 2047, advocates inclusive and sustainable growth model

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday outlined a comprehensive roadmap for achieving the national vision of Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047, calling for a sustainable, inclusive, and innovation-driven development model. Addressing the 120th Anniversary Celebrations of the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) in the capital, Birla underlined the pivotal role of industry and commerce in realising India’s aspirations of becoming a fully developed nation. He emphasised that the...

January 8, 2025 4:41 PM

Microsoft partners with govt’s India AI Mission to skill 5 lakh people by 2026

Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella on Wednesday announced a series of AI initiatives in India, including a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government's ‘India AI Mission’ to skill 500,000 people by 2026. The partnership with India AI, a division of Digital India Corporation, aims to harness AI to drive innovation, boost productivity, and promote inclusive growth nationwide. As part of the MoU, Microsoft and India AI will collaborate to upskill students, educators, develope...