Page 8 - NIS English 16-31 July,2025

NATION | Prime Minister’s special article

A DECADE OF

DIGITAL INDIA

- Narendra Modi, Prime Minister

A decade ago, we dreamt of what seemed impossible...
to make India a digital power. It was not just technology;
it was a thought that every citizen, wherever they may be,
can become empowered by connecting with technology.
Today, Digital India is a movement that is taking India to
new heights, from thought to system, from rural to global...

en years ago, we embarked on a bold
journey into uncharted territory with
great conviction. While decades were
Tspent 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 empow-
Today, more than 42 ers the less empowered. When the approach
is inclusive, technology brings change in the
lakh kilometers of lives of those on the margins. This belief laid

optical fiber cable is the foundation for Digital India: a mission to
democratise access, build inclusive digital in-
laid in the country, frastructure, and opportunities for all. In 2014,
which is 11 times internet penetration was limited, digital literacy
was low, and online access to government
more than the distance services was scarce. Many doubted whether a
between the Earth country as vast and diverse as India could truly
go digital.
and the Moon Today, that question has been answered not
just in data and dashboards, but in the lives of

6 NEW INDIA SAMACHAR || July 16-31, 2025