India’s Digital Transformation Gains Momentum As Modi Completes Nine Eventful Years

Several policy initiatives undertaken by PM Modi have transformed India’s digital landscape. (File/PTI) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked nine years in office after first assuming power in May 2014, several policy initiatives undertaken by him have transformed India’s digital landscape. The initiatives include Digital India, DigiLocker, Digital Village, UPI and MyGov, among others. The digitalisation drive has led to many new opportunities being created for both individuals and enterprises. The government has been working hard to transform India into a digitally-empowered society by providing 24×7 access to online services while driving digital inclusion to bridge the digital divide. AADHAR & DBT – Biggest Achievements One of the biggest achievements in PM Modi’s digital initiatives is Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), which has helped in reducing corruption by directly transferring cash to the bank accounts of poor beneficiaries. DBT, however, would not have been possible without the implementation of the Aadhaar program, which has given a unique universal identity to every Indian resident. Government welfare schemes can now be availed more easily if people have an Aadhaar card. Digital Empowerment and Transformation In promoting inclusive development, the Digital India program has connected rural regions with technology-based infrastructure, providing secure online […]

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