NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded India’s young innovators
for their pivotal role in advancing technology and driving the nation’s
self-reliance.
He said over the past 11 years, Digital India has
empowered the youth to harness innovation, reinforcing India’s position as a
global technology powerhouse.
PM Modi also remarked that over the past 11 years,
leveraging the power of technology has brought innumerable benefits for the
people of India.
In a post on X on Thursday, he wrote, “Powered by the
youth of India, we are making remarkable progress in innovation and application
of technology. It is also strengthening our efforts to become self-reliant and
a global tech powerhouse.”
He said this while responding to posts on X by
MyGovIndia.
“Leveraging the power of technology has brought
innumerable benefits for people. Service delivery and transparency have been
greatly boosted. Furthermore, technology has become a means of empowering the
lives of the poorest of poor,” he further said.
The government is marking eleven years of governance by
highlighting its various achievements. In a post on the X, the government
explained how Digital India has rebooted governance for every citizen. It said
that 11 years ago, a silent digital revolution began reshaping how India
connects, governs, and grows.
“Under PM Modi’s visionary leadership, the Digital India
initiative has turned technology into a tool for empowerment - bridging gaps,
unlocking opportunities, and making governance more accessible and transparent
for every citizen,” the government press release said.
It said that from Internet access in remote villages to
real-time digital payments leading the world, this transformation has been
there, adding that it is not just about numbers but about people, progress, and
possibility.
The government has said that the 11 years of Digital
India is a story of inclusive growth, innovation, and India's emergence as a
digital powerhouse.
“How India Is Powering the Next Global Digital Wave From
digital deserts to a data-driven democracy— India’s tech journey over the last
11 years is nothing short of revolutionary,” the MyGovIndia said in a post on X
on Thursday.
It further said that under the leadership of PM Modi,
India has transformed into a hub of digital innovation, tech-led governance,
and global trust.
From manufacturing to space tech, from digital payments
to rural connectivity -- the change is visible, impactful, and lasting. “But
this isn’t just about devices and platforms. It’s about seamless governance,
citizen empowerment, and building a tech-first Viksit Bharat,” the post
mentioned..
Explaining further the digital growth story, Finance
Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that there has been a more than 90 times rise
in direct benefit transfer (DBT) in just a decade under the Prime Minister
Narendra Modi-led government.
Moreover, India leads the world in real-time payments,
with more than Rs 260 lakh crore worth of transactions processed in 2024-25,
the Finance Minister informed on the X social media platform. “From Rs 7,368
crore in 2013-14 to Rs 6.83 lakh crore in 2024-25, there has been a 90X+ rise
in DBT transfer in just a decade under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership,
ensuring that every rupee reaches to every citizen,” said FM Sitharaman.
According to the Finance Minister, India’s tech journey
over the last 11 years is nothing short of revolutionary. “India has
transformed into a hub of digital innovation, tech-led governance, and global
trust. From manufacturing to space tech, from digital payments to rural
connectivity — the change is visible, impactful, and lasting,” she emphasised.
