Steps taken to promote Digitalisation

Digital India- In 2015, it was launched to improve online infrastructure and increase internet accessibility among citizens.
Unified Payment Interface-It is a system that powers multiple bank accounts into a single mobile application, merging several banking features, seamless fund routing & merchant payments into one hood.
Bhasini- It is an AI powered language translation platform which will support digital inclusion in India's diverse languages.
Udyam portal- It provides registration of MSMEs at zero cost, the process is fully paperless, online and based on self-declaration.
PM-WANI- PM-Wi-Fi Access Network Interface was launched by the Department of Telecommunication (DoT) in 2020 to provide ubiquitous and affordable internet connectivity.
GeM- Government-e-Marketplace is a paperless, contactless, cashless and 100% government owned online marketplace.
Internet Saathi Program –It was launched in 2015 by Google India and Tata Trusts to facilitate digital literacy among rural Indian women.

PM Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan- It was launched in 2017 to usher in digital literacy in rural India by covering 60 million households.

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