On July 1, 2025, India celebrates the 10th anniversary of Digital India, a transformative initiative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2015 to propel the nation into a digitally empowered future. Under PM Modi’s personal conviction and relentless drive, Digital India has redefined governance, economic inclusion, and everyday life, positioning India as a global leader in digital innovation. From revolutionising financial transactions with UPI to enabling seamless access to services through DigiLocker and DigiYatra, and powering India’s fight against poverty and Covid-19, Digital India has been an absolute game-changer

PM Modi’s Vision

Prime Minister Modi’s unwavering belief in technology as a tool for empowerment has been the cornerstone of Digital India’s success. Envisioning a connected, inclusive, and transparent India, PM Modi championed the initiative as a means to bridge the urban-rural divide, reduce bureaucratic red tapism and ensure equitable access to opportunities.

His mantra of “Minimum Government, Maximum Governance" has driven the adoption of digital platforms to deliver services directly to citizens, eliminating intermediaries and curbing corruption. From spearheading the JAM (Jan Dhan accounts, Aadhar and Mobile) Trinity to promoting indigenous innovations like UPI, PM Modi’s hands-on leadership has transformed Digital India into a global model, earning accolades from world leaders and institutions for its scale and impact.

JAM Trinity and DBT

A cornerstone of Digital India’s impact is the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system, built on the JAM Trinity—Jan Dhan (financial inclusion), Aadhaar (unique identity), and Mobile connectivity. This framework has set a new global benchmark for welfare delivery.

Since 2014, over 53 crore Jan Dhan accounts have been opened, bringing banking to the unbanked, particularly in rural areas. Aadhaar, with over 140 crore enrolments, provides a secure digital identity, while........

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