New Delhi, June 15: TodayPrime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the beneficiaries of Digital India programme across the country on Friday, at 9:30 AM. The programme broadcasted on Doordarshan (DD) along with the Narendra Modi mobile App (Namo App).

In his address PM Modi lauded about the Digital India programme which seeks to transform the country into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy.

PM Modi asserted that this e-Governance project renders citizen-centric services, generates employment opportunities and promotes entrepreneurship.

He also stated that  due to technology railway tickets can be booked online, bills can be paid online...all this brings great convenience.

PM Modi added, “We ensured that the advantages of technology are not restricted to a select few but to are there for all sections of society. We strengthened network of CSCs”.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also underscored the vision and said that launching Digital India with a very simple focus- to ensure more people can benefit from the joys of technology, especially in rural areas.

Earlier on June 7, the Prime Minister interacted with the beneficiaries of the ‘Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Yojana (PMJAY) which is a government initiative that provides medicines at affordable prices, through video conferencing.