Digital India Turns 10: Modi Highlights Achievements and Future Goals

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the tenth anniversary of the Digital India initiative, reflecting on its profound impact on the nation. Launched in July 2015, the initiative aimed to transform India into a digitally empowered and knowledge-based economy. Key achievements include the expansion of broadband internet to rural areas through BharatNet, the digitization of public services with Aadhaar, DigiLocker, and CoWIN, and the widespread adoption of UPI. Digital India has also created opportunities for entrepreneurship, digital jobs, and financial inclusion. Looking ahead, the focus is on advancements in AI, cybersecurity, and 5G to further integrate technology into the lives of all citizens.