Digital India Completes 10 Years: Pillars and Objectives
Why in the news
India marked a decade of Digital India, which began on 1 July 2015 under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Key facts
- Nodal ministry: MeitY (electronics and IT).
- Vision: a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy.
- 2024 tagline: Digital India: Empowering Bharat, Enabling the World.
Core objectives
- Digital infrastructure as a utility for all citizens
- Governance and services on demand
- Digital empowerment of citizens
Nine pillars
| Theme | Pillars |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | Broadband Highways; Universal Mobile Access; Public Internet Access via CSCs |
| Governance | e-Governance (reform through technology); e-Kranti (electronic service delivery); Information for All |
| Economy and jobs | Electronics Manufacturing; IT for Jobs |
| Quick wins | Early Harvest Programmes, e.g. Wi-Fi hotspots and biometric attendance |
What drove success
- DPI: Aadhaar (identity), UPI (payments), DigiLocker (documents).
- Cheap data: about ₹10 per GB, among the world’s lowest.
- Mobile reach: across urban and rural India.
Exam angle
- Launched: July 2015.
- Pillar names are common list questions.