Digital India Scheme — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Digital India Scheme 2026 — DigiLocker, UMANG, CSC, BharatNet | digitalindia.gov.in |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2015 |
| Benefit | DigiLocker free storage + UMANG app 500+ services + CSC doorstep services + BharatNet rural internet |
| Category | Infrastructure |
| Last Verified | 2 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://www.meity.gov.in/digital-india-programme |
What is Digital India Scheme?
Digital India is the Government of India's flagship programme to transform India into a digitally empowered society. Key pillars: DigiLocker (online document storage), UMANG app (500+ government services), BharatNet (rural broadband), CSC (Common Service Centres — 5 lakh+), Aadhaar-based DBT, e-Courts, e-Hospital, BHIM UPI, and India Stack APIs. Launched in 2015 with a vision of Digital Infrastructure, Digital Services, and Digital Literacy.
Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive DigiLocker free storage + UMANG app 500+ services + CSC doorstep services + BharatNet rural internet. The scheme was launched in 2015 and is implemented by the Government of India.
डिजिटल इंडिया 2015 में शुरू भारत सरकार का प्रमुख कार्यक्रम है जो भारत को डिजिटल रूप से सशक्त समाज बनाता है। DigiLocker (online document vault), UMANG app (500+ सेवाएं), BharatNet (ग्रामीण broadband), CSC (5 लाख+ common service centres), Aadhaar-DBT, BHIM UPI सभी Digital India के अंग हैं।
DigiLocker मुफ्त document vault + UMANG 500+ सेवाएं + CSC पर 300+ सरकारी सेवाएं
Benefits of Digital India Scheme
DigiLocker free storage + UMANG app 500+ services + CSC doorstep services + BharatNet rural internet
Who is Eligible for Digital India Scheme?
- ✓Any Indian citizen — no income restriction
- ✓DigiLocker: Any Indian with Aadhaar-linked mobile number
- ✓UMANG: Any smartphone user
- ✓CSC services: Anyone can use CSC for government services
- ✓BharatNet: Rural areas (gram panchayats) get free/subsidized broadband
Documents Required for Digital India Scheme
How to Apply for Digital India Scheme Online?
- 1DigiLocker: digilocker.gov.in या app download करें। Aadhaar OTP से login। Driving Licence, Aadhaar, Marksheets सब digital में store करें।
- 2UMANG App: umang.gov.in से download। 500+ सरकारी services एक app पर।
- 3CSC: locator.csc.gov.in पर नजदीकी CSC खोजें। 300+ सरकारी सेवाएं CSC पर मिलती हैं।
- 4BHIM UPI: BHIM app download करें। Bank account link करें। Instant free payments।
Official Government Portal
Apply directly on the official government website. This is the only authorised portal — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
🔗Apply on www.meity.gov.in/digital-india-programmeFrequently Asked Questions — Digital India Scheme
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