Introduction: Digital India initiative launched on July 1st, 2015, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure easy internet access for all Indians.

Vision: Transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy, enhancing governance and service quality.

Pillars:

• e-Kranti: Delivering government services electronically.
• Electronic Delivery of Services: Streamlining public service delivery.
• Information for All: Providing accessible government data.
• Electronics Manufacturing: Promoting domestic production.
• IT for Jobs: Skill development in IT sector.
• Early Harvest Programs: Immediate impact initiatives.
• Broadband Highways: National internet infrastructure.
• Universal Access to Mobile Connectivity: Closing connectivity gaps.
• Public Internet Access Programme: Using CSCs and post offices.

Objectives:

• Universal high-speed internet access.
• Transparent and efficient digital governance.
• Citizen empowerment through digital literacy.
• Electronic access to government services and information.
• Promoting domestic electronics manufacturing and IT sector growth.

Benefits:

• Increasing electronic transactions in governance.
• Bharat Net connecting over 1.15 lakh Gram Panchayats.
• CSCs providing digital access for e-governance, education, health, and more.
• Expected digital economy growth to $1 trillion by 2022.