• Dr. Devyani Chatterji
• Dr. Bhumika Ansodaria

The Digital India program, launched in 2015, is a government initiative to transform India into a digitally empowered and knowledge economy. The nine pillars of Digital India include broadband infrastructure, mobile connectivity, public internet access, e-governance, electronic delivery of services, information for all, electronics manufacturing, IT for jobs, and early harvest programs. The program aims to provide various advantages, such as increased electronic transactions, improved internet connectivity, and the establishment of digital villages.The impact of Digital India includes increased financial inclusion, India's third position in digital payments globally, the establishment of a world-class fintech hub, and the growth of startups.UPI's popularity and its substantial growth with the total transaction value reaching INR 125.95 trillion by the end of 2022 has contributed significantly to the growth of the digital economy in India.The growth of internet and smartphone penetration has fuelled the e-commerce market, expected to reach $200 billion by 2026, contributing to the expansion of the digital payments ecosystem.DigiDhan Mission focuses on creating digital infrastructure for financial transactions.In conclusion, Digital India has made remarkable progress in various sectors, fostering economic growth, financial inclusion, and the adoption of digital technologies across the country.

Digital India, Financial Inclusion, Economic Growth, Digital Infrastructure, Global FinTech Hub – GIFT City, Startup Growth, Digital Payments

"IMPACT OF DIGITAL INDIA ON FOSTERING FINANCIAL INCLUSION & ECONOMIC GROWTH", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 3, page no.d464-d470, March-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2403357.pdf

"IMPACT OF DIGITAL INDIA ON FOSTERING FINANCIAL INCLUSION & ECONOMIC GROWTH", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 3, page no. ppd464-d470, March-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2403357.pdf