New Delhi, June 27: As the Digital India Programme completes 11 years on July 1, 2026, the Government of India has highlighted the initiative’s role in transforming public service delivery, digital governance, financial inclusion and technology adoption across the country.
Launched in 2015 to bridge the digital divide and improve access to government services, Digital India has evolved into one of the world’s largest Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) ecosystems. According to official data, digital platforms now support healthcare, education, agriculture, welfare delivery, digital payments and governance services for millions of citizens, including those in rural and underserved regions.
The government said the programme has helped expand internet connectivity, digitise public services and improve transparency and efficiency in governance. It also noted that India has emerged as a global leader in digital payments and digital governance, with elements of the India Stack being adopted or studied by several countries.
Digital economy and public infrastructure
Officials said Digital India has become a key pillar of India’s digital economy, which currently contributes an estimated 12–14 per cent of the country’s GDP and is expected to account for around one-fifth of the economy over the next decade.
India now accounts for nearly 49 per cent of global real-time digital payment transactions through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), while investments in digital infrastructure have supported innovation, startup growth and the adoption of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing and cybersecurity.
Connectivity expansion
The programme was built around nine pillars aimed at expanding digital access and improving governance.
Under the Broadband Highways initiative, more than 2.15 lakh Gram Panchayats—around 97 per cent of the target—have been connected through BharatNet, with nearly 7 lakh kilometres of optical fibre cable laid across the country as of January 2026.
The government said broadband internet subscriptions reached 106.58 crore by March 2026, while over 6.5 lakh Common Service Centres and 1.6 lakh post offices are providing digital and citizen services across rural and remote areas.
Digital governance and service delivery
Several flagship platforms have become central to India’s digital governance architecture.
Services such as DigiLocker and the National Single Sign-On ecosystem allow citizens to access certificates, applications and government services digitally. Platforms including e-Hospital, e-Sanjeevani and e-Courts have facilitated electronic delivery of healthcare and judicial services.
According to official figures, the e-Courts project has digitised more than 660 crore pages and enabled online filing of over 1.07 crore cases.
The government also highlighted platforms such as MyGov and Open Government Data, which provide citizens with access to government information and opportunities for public participation.
Electronics manufacturing and digital jobs
Officials said Digital India has contributed to significant growth in electronics manufacturing. Electronics production increased from ₹1.9 lakh crore in 2014-15 to around ₹12 lakh crore by March 2026, while India has become the world’s second-largest mobile phone manufacturer.
The IT and IT-enabled Services sector generated an estimated revenue of USD 283 billion in FY25, according to NASSCOM. India’s more than 2,100 Global Capability Centres currently employ about 26 lakh professionals in fields including engineering, analytics, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.
JAM Trinity and financial inclusion
The Jan Dhan-Aadhaar-Mobile (JAM) Trinity has been described by the government as the foundation of Digital India’s welfare and financial inclusion framework.
Jan Dhan accounts increased from 14.72 crore in March 2015 to 57.78 crore by February 2026, while deposits rose from ₹15,670 crore to ₹2.94 lakh crore.
Aadhaar enrolments crossed 144 crore by March 2026, providing a biometric identity platform used for authentication across government and private services.
The government said smartphone ownership had reached 85.5 per cent of Indian households and internet access extended to more than 109 crore people by March 2026.
As of June 2026, more than ₹51 lakh crore had been transferred directly to beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanisms linked to the JAM ecosystem.
Aadhaar’s expanding role
Officials said Aadhaar has enabled secure identity verification and expanded access to banking, welfare schemes and public services.
More than 98 per cent of food grain distribution under the Public Distribution System is now Aadhaar-authenticated, while over 3,100 DBT schemes and more than 360 public services use Aadhaar-based authentication.
Cumulative e-KYC transactions reached 2,393 crore by April 2025. The Aadhaar App, introduced as part of the system’s latest phase, has reportedly crossed 3.1 crore downloads within five months of launch.
The government also noted that countries including Egypt, Nigeria, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea are studying the Aadhaar model as part of their own digital identity initiatives.
DigiLocker and digital documentation
DigiLocker has emerged as a major document management platform. By March 2026, it had registered more than 70.69 crore users and issued over 850 crore digital documents, enabling paperless storage and verification of records.
UPI’s growth and international reach
UPI completed ten years in 2026, with transaction volumes rising from 2 crore in FY 2016-17 to more than 24,162 crore in FY 2025-26.
The platform is now operational in nine countries, with Cambodia becoming the latest country to support UPI-based payments for Indian travellers.
The government-backed BHIM application, developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), continues to facilitate instant digital transactions through the UPI network.
Healthcare digitisation
Digital India has also played a major role in healthcare delivery.
The Online Registration System (ORS) recorded more than 1.37 crore online hospital appointments as of June 24, 2026, while the eHospital platform has digitised hospital operations across multiple institutions.
Telemedicine platform eSanjeevani has facilitated over 48 crore consultations and onboarded more than 2.3 lakh healthcare providers, enabling remote access to medical services.
The government highlighted CoWIN, which managed more than 220 crore vaccine doses during the COVID-19 vaccination programme, and Aarogya Setu, which later evolved into a National Health App under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission.
Mental health support platform Tele MANAS has received over 40.42 lakh calls through its nationwide counselling network, while the MANAS platform for reporting drug-related offences has received more than 2.16 lakh inputs and over 16,200 actionable intelligence reports.
Digital commerce and procurement
The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has facilitated public procurement worth over ₹18.4 lakh crore cumulatively, including ₹5 lakh crore during FY 2025-26. More than 11 lakh MSMEs are registered on the platform.
The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), designed as an interoperable e-commerce network, had expanded to more than 20 crore buyers and 5 lakh sellers by June 2026, covering around 1,000 cities and facilitating nearly 90 lakh monthly transactions.
Officials said integration with India Post has strengthened logistics support and expanded market access for smaller businesses.
Welfare and citizen services
The UMANG platform has expanded from 166 services in 2017 to 2,572 services by June 2026, with cumulative transactions rising to nearly 797 crore.
The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has digitised tax registration, filing and payment systems, while gross GST collections reached nearly ₹2.43 lakh crore in April 2026.
The POSHAN Tracker now connects 13.35 lakh Anganwadi Centres and supports more than 8.9 crore beneficiaries, including children, pregnant women and lactating mothers.
The PM GatiShakti platform has evaluated 352 infrastructure projects worth ₹16.10 lakh crore, with 201 projects sanctioned and 167 under implementation as of February 2026.
Youth and agriculture platforms
The government said the MY Bharat platform, launched in October 2023, has registered more than 2.21 crore young people and connected them with volunteering, internships, skill development and employment opportunities.
The platform recently entered the Guinness World Records for the highest number of users participating in an online quiz within one week, recording 390,812 verified participants.
In agriculture, AgriStack has generated more than 9.20 crore Farmer IDs. The platform integrates services such as e-NAM and the AI-powered Kisan e-Mitra chatbot to support access to credit, insurance, subsidies and advisory services.
The government also highlighted the role of 731 Krishi Vigyan Kendras and the Kisan Sarathi platform in delivering digital agricultural guidance.
Education and skilling
Digital education initiatives have expanded significantly under the programme.
DIKSHA, which offers digital learning resources and teacher training, has crossed 2 crore registered users. SWAYAM hosts more than 4,400 online courses ranging from school to postgraduate levels, while SWAYAM Prabha broadcasts educational content through 48 dedicated channels.
The PM e-Vidya initiative integrates multiple learning platforms to support inclusive and uninterrupted education.
Meanwhile, the APAAR academic identity system has generated over 33.74 crore student IDs, enabling paperless verification of educational records.
Building a digital workforce
The government said digital skilling initiatives have supported workforce development across the country.
PMGDISHA trained 6.39 crore rural citizens in digital literacy by March 2024. FutureSkills Prime has registered more than 26 lakh learners in emerging technologies such as AI, cloud computing and cybersecurity.
The Skill India Digital Hub had enrolled over 32 lakh candidates by March 2026, while the IndiaAI Mission is supporting AI infrastructure, education and responsible adoption of artificial intelligence technologies.
Looking ahead
As Digital India enters its second decade, the government says the programme will continue to underpin efforts towards technological self-reliance, inclusive growth and the broader vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. From digital identity and welfare delivery to healthcare, education, commerce and agriculture, the initiative has become a central component of India’s governance and development architecture.
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