PM Modi hails youth-led tech push as digital India turns 11

PM Modi hails youth-led tech push as digital India turns 11

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the role of India’s youth in driving the country’s technological progress, saying that the spirit of innovation among young Indians has not only enhanced service delivery and transparency but has also significantly contributed to India’s journey towards self-reliance.

Reflecting on 11 years of the Digital India initiative, the Prime Minister said the programme has empowered citizens across the country, particularly the youth, and transformed the way governance and services are delivered.

“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,” PM Modi said in a post on X, while responding to a series of updates by MyGovIndia highlighting the impact of the initiative.

The Digital India campaign, launched in 2015, aims to enhance internet connectivity and make digital access universal, particularly in rural and remote areas. Over the past decade, it has brought major shifts in how services are delivered, with digital platforms increasingly replacing manual systems, thereby streamlining access and reducing corruption.

“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,” the Prime Minister said in a separate post using the hashtag #11YearsOfDigitalIndia.