Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, June 12, 2025, praised India’s rapid strides in technology and digital innovation over the past 11 years, attributing the progress to the energy and creativity of India’s youth.

Using his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, PM Modi shared a post by MyGovIndia that outlines the achievements of the Union Government in advancing the country’s digital and technological ecosystem since 2014.

Youth-Led Innovation Driving India's Tech Growth

In his message, the Prime Minister stated:

“Powered by the youth of India, we are making remarkable progress in innovation and application of technology. It is also strengthening our efforts to become self-reliant and a global tech powerhouse.”

This statement reinforces the Government’s consistent emphasis on Digital India, Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India), and the goal of making India a hub of next-generation technologies.

Over the years, India has emerged as a leader in fintech, artificial intelligence, space tech, and digital public infrastructure, driven largely by an active young population and expansive government support for innovation.

UPI: A Digital Revolution

Among the standout achievements of India’s digital journey is the success of Unified Payments Interface (UPI), which has redefined the way Indians transact.

According to official data:

• In April 2017, UPI transactions stood at 0.93 crore

• By April 2025, the number had skyrocketed to 1867.70 crore, a 2,500-fold increase

• Over Rs 260 lakh crore worth of transactions have been processed cumulatively via digital payment platforms

• The system now handles Rs 18,600 crore worth of transactions annually, marking India as a global leader in digital payments

These figures underline the massive adoption of cashless transactions across both urban and rural India, fuelled by the government’s promotion of fintech platforms, smartphone penetration, and digital literacy.

MyGovIndia: Mapping 11 Years of Tech Transformation

The MyGovIndia post that PM Modi shared outlines the milestones and government interventions in the tech and digital space since 2014. It showcases:

• The rise of India’s startup ecosystem, now among the top three globally

• The launch and expansion of Digital India initiatives

• National investments in AI, semiconductors, data centres, and smart governance

• Integration of tech in public services, such as DigiLocker, UMANG, and Aadhaar-based verifications

The post paints a vision of India becoming the next global technology powerhouse, aligning with the Modi government’s strategic ambition.

Strengthening Self-Reliance in Technology

India’s digital expansion is not just about transactions and platforms; it’s also about building self-sufficiency in core technologies.

The government has focused on:

• Boosting local manufacturing under schemes like PLI (Production-Linked Incentives) for electronics and semiconductors

• Promoting Make in India in sectors like defence tech, space, and telecom

• Facilitating indigenous R&D through grants, partnerships, and academic-industry collaboration

• Encouraging startups in deep tech, agritech, health tech, and EV sectors

These efforts aim to ensure that India doesn’t just consume global tech but develops and exports it as well.

India's Youth: The Pillars of the Digital Decade

PM Modi’s focus on youth as the driving force of innovation is rooted in demographic advantage. With a median age of around 28 years, India has one of the youngest populations globally.

Government programmes like:

• Startup India

• Skill India

• Atal Innovation Mission

• National Education Policy (NEP) 2020

have sought to channel this youthful energy into innovation and entrepreneurship.

Modi has often stated that India’s youth will determine its tech future, and Thursday’s post once again affirms that belief.

Global Recognition and Digital Leadership

India’s digital model has received international acclaim, especially its approach to:

• Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)

• Interoperable platforms like UPI and Aadhaar

• Scalable solutions for governance, health, and finance

Countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America are now exploring partnerships with India or replicating its models in their own contexts.

“India is not just using technology; it is democratising it, making it accessible to the common man,” the Prime Minister said in an earlier speech.

Conclusion

Prime Minister Modi’s June 12 message serves both as a celebration of India’s digital journey and a call to continue pushing boundaries. With UPI transactions setting global benchmarks, youth-led innovation thriving, and self-reliance becoming central to policy, India is positioned to emerge as a dominant force in global technology.

As the government moves into the third term under Modi's leadership, digital transformation is expected to remain a key pillar in India's roadmap to Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047.

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