In the far-off land of Bengaluru, on a Saturday not so long ago, PM Modi beamed himself into a virtual gathering of the mighty G20 Ministers of the Digital Economy. He wasn’t physically there, but oh boy, his message was loud, clear, and shimmering with pixels of hope.

Back in 2015, a campaign sprouted in India named “Digital India.” Its mission? Make money matters fair for everyone. You see, in olden days (and sometimes now), not everyone had equal chances with money and banks. So, India dreamt big. And PM Modi was its main dreamer.

The Tale of Digital India

• The Recipe of the Digital Pie: Now, what makes this digital stuff tick? Modi spoke of three magic ingredients:
  • Aadhaar: Not your usual magical card, but a digital ID for over 1.3 billion folks in India.
  • Jan Dhan accounts: Not a wizard’s account book, but bank accounts for everyone!
  • Mobile: Little devices in our pockets that can do wonders.
• Together, these formed the mighty ‘JAM’ trinity, making magic happen in the financial world of India.
• Decoding the Digital Drama: Modi was like, “Our digital growth? MASSIVE!” (Only, he used more prime minister-like words). He talked about how India’s digital progress over the last nine years had been like a superhero story. Fast. Innovative. Inclusive. And the super stats? 10 billion transactions every month on UPI! That’s a lot of digital coins changing hands. And India stood tall, accounting for almost half of the real-time payments in the entire world.
• The Great Digital Challenge: With great power (read: digital), comes great…risks. Every superhero has a nemesis, and for the digital economy, it’s security threats. The PM stressed the need to be ever-vigilant and build trust in the world of ones and zeros.
• Not Just Robots: Heart and Soul in Tech: India wasn’t just building a tech empire; they were adding heart to it. Their latest marvel? “Bhashini” – an AI wonder that translates languages. With a country that has more languages than you have socks, this was a big deal!
• India: The World’s Tech Playground: Modi painted India as the ultimate playground. If you’ve got a digital toy, bring it over! With its rich tapestry of languages, traditions, and tech-savviness, if something works in India, it’s pretty much ready for the world stage.
• PM Modi’s Grand Conclusion: The PM wrapped up with a flourish, emphasizing that India’s diversity was its strength. From ancient traditions to the latest apps, they have it all. And they were more than ready to share their digital dreams with the world.
• Final Thoughts: This isn’t just the tale of India’s digital journey. It’s a global story of how countries can use tech for the good of all. And with leaders like Modi steering the ship, the digital future looks bright, inclusive, and secure for all.

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Sharing my remarks at G20 Digital Economy Ministers Meeting in Bengaluru. @g20org https://t.co/ai6pbrR6wl

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 19, 2023