Over the last decade, flagship platforms under the programme have scaled nationally. The JAM Trinity (Jan Dhan–Aadhaar–Mobile) continues to underpin welfare delivery, while UPI has emerged as the world’s largest digital payments system, powering 81% of India’s digital payments and nearly 49% of global real-time digital transactions. UPI now serves 6.5 crore merchants, connects 685 banks, and is live in multiple international markets including the UAE, Singapore, Bhutan and France.
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Digital India: A Decade of Transformation with Universal Mobile Coverage, 100 Crore Broadband Users

  • The Digital India programme, launched in July 2015, has achieved near-universal mobile coverage and over 100 crore broadband subscribers.
  • Key initiatives like UPI, Aadhaar, DigiLocker, and UMANG have seen massive adoption, with UPI powering 81% of India's digital payments.
  • Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) have streamlined procurement and welfare delivery, transferring over ₹48 lakh crore.
  • Digital literacy programs like PMGDISHA and FutureSkills PRIME have trained millions, focusing on rural and youth populations.
  • Connectivity projects like BharatNet and 4G Saturation have extended internet access to 6.32 lakh villages and strengthened island territories.

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