Question

Digital India Programme was launched on

• A. 2014
• B. 2016
• C. 2015
• D. 2017

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 2015

The Digital India Programme was launched on July 1, 2015.

The flagship campaign was officially inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the primary motto "Power to Empower".

Key Pillars and Core Vision Areas

The umbrella initiative is coordinated centrally by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and targets three core vision areas:

• Digital Infrastructure as a Core Utility: Connecting rural areas with high-speed internet networks via structural projects like BharatNet.

• Governance and Services on Demand: Seamlessly delivering public services to all citizens electronically to bypass paper-heavy operations.

• Digital Empowerment of Citizens: Universalising digital literacy, financial inclusion, and tech accessibility across diverse socio-demographic strata.