Prime Minister's Remarks on Digital India
The prime minister emphasized India's transition from digital governance to global digital leadership on the tenth anniversary of the Digital India programme.
Impact of Digital India
- Digital India projects have utilized technology to bridge the gap between the "haves and the have-nots," countering the digital divide.
- The prime minister highlighted the initial skepticism about India's capability to embrace technology, which has now been disproven by the widespread adoption across the country.
Significant Achievements
- Since 2014, there has been substantial growth in internet penetration and digital literacy.
- Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT): Over ₹44 lakh crore transferred directly to citizens, eliminating middlemen and saving ₹3.48 lakh crore in leakages.
- SVAMITVA Scheme: Issued 2.4 crore+ property cards and mapped 6.47 lakh villages, resolving long-standing land-related issues.
Global Digital Leadership
- India's digital public infrastructure projects like Aadhaar, DigiLocker, and FasTAG are pivotal in this leadership.
- The establishment of the Global DPI Repository, managed by India, provides access to countries in the Global South.