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    11 Jul 2026Schemes and Projects

    Digital India programme completes 11 years

    India
    In Short এক নজরে

    The News in Brief

    The Digital India Programme completed 11 years on 1 July 2026. Launched on 1 July 2015, it aims to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy. Over the years, it has expanded digital governance, online public services, digital payments, and internet connectivity across the country.

    Place and Time

    • Place: India
    • Time: 1 July 2026 (11th anniversary)

    Why this is important

    • Strengthened e-Governance and transparent service delivery.
    • Made UPI, Aadhaar, DigiLocker, and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) widely accessible.
    • Reduced the digital divide by improving broadband connectivity and digital infrastructure.
    • Supports emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), semiconductors, and quantum computing.

    Main points to remember

    • Launch Date: 1 July 2015
    • Ministry: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
    • Vision: Digitally empowered society and knowledge economy.
    • Key initiatives: UPI, Aadhaar, DigiLocker, BharatNet, DBT, Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI).
    • 2026 Milestone: Completed 11 years on 1 July 2026.