Finance Minister Celebrates Digital India
According to Nirmala Sitharaman, Digital India has changed from a government project into a people’s movement. She shared this on X (formerly Twitter) on July 1, 2025, marking the initiative’s 10th anniversary.
Key Highlights from Her Message
- The initiative is central to building a self-reliant India (Aatmanirbhar Bharat).
- It has connected remote areas to the internet and brought online government services to everyone.
- The UPI digital payments system now handles nearly 50% of the world’s real-time transactions.
Supporting Voices
- Piyush Goyal, Commerce Minister, pointed to UPI, DBT, GeM, ONDC, SVAMITVA, and other platforms as signs of India moving toward global digital leadership.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote that when intentions are good, innovation empowers people. He also called on innovators and entrepreneurs to bring next breakthroughs.
- Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister, said digital tools like eNAM have helped farmers, enabling ₹4 lakh crore trades and aiding 1.7 crore farmers across the country.
This message highlights how Digital India has helped bridge the digital divide, boost innovation, and support all sections of society.