Digital India
Digital India Programme
Digital India Programme (launched 1 July 2015) is a transformational national initiative comprising 9 pillars: broadband highways (BharatNet), universal phone connectivity, public internet access (CSCs), e-Governance, e-Kranti (electronic delivery of services), information for all, electronics manufacturing (Make in India link), IT for jobs, and early harvest programmes. The programme has fundamentally reshaped India's digital landscape: from 25 crore internet users in 2015 to 900 crore+ broadband connections, from paper-based government to 3,000+ online services, from no digital identity to 140 crore Aadhaar holders with DigiLocker and UMANG access. BharatNet has connected 2 lakh+ Gram Panchayats with optical fibre. Common Service Centres (5.8 lakh+) serve as digital delivery points for rural populations. India Stack (Aadhaar + UPI + DigiLocker + eSign) built under Digital India is now a global model for digital public infrastructure.
Key Objectives
- Build digital infrastructure — broadband, mobile connectivity, common service centres.
- Deliver government services digitally to every citizen.
- Empower citizens through digital literacy and digital tools.
- Create a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy.
Benefits
Eligibility
- All citizens — no eligibility restriction
How to Apply
Access digital services through: DigiLocker (digilocker.gov.in), UMANG app, state service portals, CSC network
Register on DigiLocker with Aadhaar to access all government documents digitally
Download UMANG app for mobile access to 2,000+ government services
Visit nearest CSC for physical-digital assistance if no smartphone/internet
Required Documents
Frequently Asked Questions
What is DigiLocker and how does it help me?
DigiLocker is a government-secured digital document wallet. Store and access: Aadhaar, driving licence, vehicle RC, educational certificates, PAN, insurance documents — all verified and shareable digitally. No need to carry physical documents. Access at digilocker.gov.in or via the app.
What is UMANG app and which government services does it provide?
UMANG (Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance) is a single app for 2,000+ central and state government services. Access: PM-KISAN payment status, EPFO passbook, CBSE results, passport status, Aadhaar services, NPS, driving licence, and hundreds of state services.
What is BharatNet and how is it helping rural areas?
BharatNet is the world's largest rural broadband programme — connecting 2.5 lakh+ Gram Panchayats with high-speed optical fibre internet. This enables village-level CSCs to deliver government services and students to access online education.