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title: "Digital India Programme: E-Governance Flagship"
description: "The Digital India Programme, launched in 2015, aims to transform India into a digitally empowered society, impacting governance and citizen services."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- The Digital India Programme is an Indian government initiative launched in 2015 to transform the country into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy through e-governance, digital infrastructure, and citiz…
- How does the Digital India Programme differ from the earlier National e-Governance Plan?
- What are the nine pillars of the Digital India Programme?
- What is the IndiaStack and how does it relate to the programme?
- What are the main legal and constitutional concerns surrounding Digital India?

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