The "Digital India Programme", to ensure digital services, digital access, digital inclusion, digital empowerment and bridge the digital divide, was launched by the Government of India in which year?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → 2015
The Digital India Programme was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 1 July 2015, with the aim of turning India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy. It rests on three areas: digital infrastructure as a utility for every citizen, governance and services on demand, and the digital empowerment of citizens.