PM Modi Credits Digital India for Saving Rs 5 Lakh Crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced at the 10th India Mobile Congress that digital governance initiatives have saved Rs 5 lakh crore by preventing leakages. He attributed this success to the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system, which routes government assistance directly to mobile-linked bank accounts.

Modi defended the program against critics, stating he is determined to continue curbing systemic malpractices despite opposition. He highlighted Digital India as a tool for the democratization of technology, noting that mobile phones have evolved into vital instruments for governance. The Prime Minister also emphasized the government's ongoing commitment to domestic telecom hardware manufacturing and 5G expansion.

Editor's note: The brief accurately reports the PM's statements regarding DBT savings and his defense of the policy at the India Mobile Congress.