New Delhi, July 1: Today is the fourth anniversary of Digital India, and on this occasion, Union Minister, Ravi Shankar Prasad has tweeted some of the achievements of this initiative. He said, "PM Narendra Modi launched Digital India on July 1, 2015. Success of Digital India is an inspiring story of inclusion, transformation, growth and empowerment through digital technologies, which is now finding global resonance." Digital India 4th Anniversary: Empowered People, Reduced Corruption, Says Narendra Modi
Digital India has improved every aspect of our life. Highlighting some of the key indicators to show the progress made under major initiatives of Digital India. #DigitalIndiaNewIndia pic.twitter.com/mAGMKXXVgL
— Ravi Shankar Prasad (@rsprasad) July 1, 2019
From Aadhaar, BHIM UPI, e-hospital services, Bharat Net and others, Prasad promises to build on this success and take the digital revolution to new heights.
BHIM UPI: This fintech innovation has transformed digital payment ecosystem. It has made it possible to make payments using a simple and easy to use mobile app.
BHIM-UPI is a unique fintech innovation of India that has transformed digital payment ecosystem. It was made it possible to make payments using a simple and easy to use mobile app. #DigitalIndiaNewIndia pic.twitter.com/QqI91QZ1Yb
— Ravi Shankar Prasad (@rsprasad) July 1, 2019
Aadhaar: 123 crore people have been enrolled for Aadhaar and now 99% Adult Indians have an Aadhar card.
Pensioners now don't need to visit the bank branch which disburses their pension every year. They can produce Jeevan Pramaan digitally from any part of the world. Government Launches Integrated Grievance Cell & Call Center For Pensioners
Now pensioners do not need to visit the bank branch which disburses their pension every year. They can produce Jeevan Pramaan digitally from any part of the world. Digital India brings convenience to our senior citizens. #DigitalIndiaNewIndia pic.twitter.com/ek45kTN5o9
— Ravi Shankar Prasad (@rsprasad) July 1, 2019
e-Hospital services have made it easier for people to take appointment in 322 major hospital.
55 lakh post offices have been digitally connected and approximately 1 crore digital transactions take place in a day.
3.65 Lakh Common Service Centers have taken the digital revolution to every corner of India and ensured that digital services are available to every person even in their villages.
Bharat Net: More than 1.19 Lakh Gram Panchayats connected through Optical Fibre to provide seamless high-speed internet connectivity. The project aims to connect all 2.5 Lakh Gram Panchayats across India with Optical Fibre.
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