Digital India Completes 11 Years as Amit Shah Highlights Major Gains in Connectivity, Governance and Technology

In a post on social media, Amit Shah stated that more than 103 crore people are now connected to the internet, reflecting the rapid expansion of digital access across the country. He added that over 2.20 lakh villages have been connected through the BharatNet project, significantly improving digital infrastructure and extending internet connectivity to rural areas.

Highlighting the impact of digital governance, the Home Minister said that the Direct Benefit Transfer system has facilitated the transfer of more than ₹51 lakh crore directly to beneficiaries, ensuring greater transparency and efficiency in the delivery of government welfare schemes. He further noted that India now accounts for nearly half of the world's digital transactions, underlining the country's growing leadership in digital payments.

Amit Shah also said that digitalisation has become an integral part of India's development journey, driving innovation, supporting the startup ecosystem, and accelerating the growth of emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and electronics manufacturing. He said the achievements of the Digital India initiative reflect the country's continued progress towards a technology-driven future with stronger digital infrastructure and improved public service delivery.