Marking a decade of digital transformation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated 10 years of the Digital India initiative, emphasizing its sweeping impact on governance, economic growth, and digital empowerment. What began as an ambitious national programme in 2014 has now become a global benchmark in digital infrastructure and citizen services.
From transforming remote Himalayan borders with high-speed connectivity to empowering millions of small businesses and startups, Digital India is not just a policy—it’s a movement redefining India’s global identity.
Key Milestones & Achievements (2014–2025):
- Internet Growth: Internet connections surged from 25 crore (250 million) in 2014 to over 97 crore (970 million) in 2025.
- Digital Backbone:
- 4.81 lakh 5G base stations deployed across India.
- 42 lakh km of optical fibre laid, reaching far-flung regions including Siachen and Galwan.
- UPI & India Stack:
- Over 100 billion digital transactions annually via UPI.
- India Stack now a global model for digital identity and payments.
- DBT Impact:
- ₹44 lakh crore (US$ 513 billion) disbursed directly to citizens.
- ₹3.48 lakh crore (US$ 40.65 billion) saved by eliminating leakages.
- Land & Property Digitalisation:
- The SVAMITVA Scheme issued 2.4 crore digital property cards.
- Health Tech Leadership:
- The CoWIN platform enabled 2.2 billion verified vaccine certificates.
- Empowering MSMEs:
- ONDC & GeM boosted digital commerce.
- GeM crosses ₹1 lakh crore (US$11.68 billion) GMV in just 50 days.
- Over 22 lakh sellers, including 1.8 lakh women-led enterprises, onboarded.
- India AI Mission:
- ₹10,282 crore (US$1.2 billion) investment to democratize AI with access to 34,000 GPUs.
- New Delhi Declaration promoting responsible AI principles.
- Global Digital Models:
- DigiLocker, PM-WANI, and One Nation One Subscription now serve as templates for other countries.
- Startup Ecosystem:
- India now ranks among the top 3 global startup ecosystems with 1.8 lakh+ startups.
India’s Global Tech Outlook
With a focus on inclusive innovation, PM Modi urged Indian tech leaders to develop solutions that uplift all sections of society and foster global trust. As India moves from a digital enabler to a global digital leader, initiatives like Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) are positioning the country as a preferred innovation partner for the world.