**Summary:**
This document summarizes the Indian government's response to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1777, concerning the implementation of the Digital India Programme in Madhya Pradesh. The response, delivered by the Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, affirms the government's commitment to promoting digital infrastructure and services nationwide, with specific attention to Madhya Pradesh.
Key achievements of the Digital India program highlighted include:
* **Aadhar:** Enrollment of over 1.42 billion residents with digital identities, including 86.2 million in Madhya Pradesh.
* **PMJDY:** Opening of over 550 million bank accounts under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, with 45.7 million accounts in Madhya Pradesh.
* **UPI:** Establishment of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) as the world's largest digital payment system, with over 490 million users and 675 participating banks.
* **BharatNet:** Connection of over 214,000 Gram Panchayats to make them service ready under the BharatNet project, including 18,099 Gram Panchayats in Madhya Pradesh.
The response addresses concerns regarding the availability of digital services and connectivity in the districts of Katni and Panna, and the town of Khajuraho within the Khajuraho Lok Sabha constituency, by outlining the aforementioned measures taken to ensure effective program implementation across the state.
Key Entities Referenced
Digital India Programme: A Government of India initiative to promote digital infrastructure and services.
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology: The Indian government ministry responsible for electronics and information technology policy.
Madhya Pradesh: A state in central India where the Digital India Programme is being implemented.
SHRI VISHNU DATT SHARMA: Member of Parliament who raised the question about the implementation of the Digital India Programme.
SHRI JITIN PRASADA: Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology who provided the answer.
Aadhar: A 12-digit individual identification number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India.
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY): A national mission for financial inclusion to provide access to financial services.
Unified Payments Interface (UPI): A real-time payment system that facilitates instant fund transfer between two bank accounts on a mobile platform.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1777
TO BE ANSWERED ON: 30.07.2025
IMPLEMENTATION OF DIGITAL INDIA PROGRAMME IN MADHYA PRADESH
1777. SHRI VISHNU DATT SHARMA:
Will the Minister of ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government is implementing the Digital India Programme to promote digital
infrastructure and services especially in the state of Madhya Pradesh;
(b) if so, whether the Government has ensured the availability of digital services and connectivity
in the districts of Katni, Panna and the town of Khajuraho in the Khajuraho Lok Sabha
constituency;
(c) if so, the details of the measures taken by the Government to ensure effective implementation
of the programme; and
(d) if not, the reasons and the steps being taken by the Government to address the issue?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE FOR ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(SHRI JITIN PRASADA)
(a) to (d): Government launched Digital India program to democratise technology and empower
citizens. In the last 10 years, it has transformed Indian economy and society.
Aadhar: More than 142 crore residents have been provided with digital identity including 8.62
crore in Madhya Pradesh.
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY): More than 55 Cr bank accounts were opened
under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana including 4.57 crore in Madhya Pradesh.
Unified Payments Interface (UPI): More than 49 crore users and 675 banks have joined UPI
making it the world’s largest digital payment system.
Connectivity: More than 2.14 Lakh Gram Panchayats have been made service ready under
BharatNet project in the country including 18,099 Gram Panchayats in Madhya Pradesh.
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