A decade of digital India

Ten years ago, we embarked on a bold journey into uncharted territory with great conviction.

While decades were spent doubting the ability of Indians to use technology, we changed this approach and trusted the ability of Indians to use technology.

While decades were spent thinking that use of technology will deepen the gap between the haves and the have-nots, we changed this mindset and used technology to eliminate the gap between the haves and the have-nots.

When the intent is right, innovation empowers the less empowered. This belief laid the foundation for Digital India: a mission to democratise access, build inclusive digital infrastructure and opportunities for all.

In 2014, Internet penetration was limited, digital literacy was low and online access to government services was scarce.

Today, that question has been answered not just in data and dashboards, but in the lives of 140 crore Indians.

In 2014, India had around 25 crore Internet connections. Today, that number has grown to over 97 crore.

India’s 5G rollout is among the fastest in the world, with 4.81 lakh base stations installed in just two years.

India Stack, which is our digital backbone, has enabled platforms like UPI, which now handles 100+ billion transactions a year. Around half of all real time digital transactions happen in India.

India’s digital economy is empowering MSMEs and small entrepreneurs like never before.

ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce) is a revolutionary platform which opens a new window of opportunities by providing a seamless connection with huge market of buyers and sellers.

GeM (Government e-Marketplace) enables the common man to sell goods and services to all arms of the government. This not only empowers the common man with a huge market but also saves money for the government.

India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) from Aadhaar, CoWIN, DigiLocker and FASTag to PM-WANI and One Nation One Subscription is now studied and adopted globally.

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