The Digital India initiative, launched on 1 July 2015, aimed to transition India from a cash-based economy to a digital one. It has facilitated better governance, healthcare, and economic opportunities.
Key achievements include the success of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), which accounts for nearly 49% of the world's real-time payment transaction volume. This shift has led to increased financial inclusion and reduced dependence on cash.
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