Home Minister Amit Shah says, India emerged as leading digital economy under PM Modi

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On Thursday, the Union Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted the achievements of the central government's digital initiatives. While praising the Indian government's digital initiative and integral development projects in the last 11 years, he said that India has surely emerged as one of the leading digital economies globally under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 11 years of governance.

The home minister, while praising PM Modi's governance, also said that he has transformed every sector of the economy and society through the digital revolution.

Amit Shah, on his official X handle, wrote that "The Modi government democratised the use of technology and harnessed its power for the business sector, making Bharat a leading digital economy in the world in the 11 years of Digital India." Whether it is healthcare, education, trade, or commerce, PM Narendra Modi has transformed every sector of the economy and society through the digital revolution."

As reported by ANI, earlier, the Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Shah thanked Modi after the Union Cabinet approved the two multitracking projects across Indian Railways covering seven districts in Jharkhand, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.

While posting on his X account, Shah also mentioned that the projects that have been approved by cabinet will surely "turbocharge" the growth journey of these states.

He added, "Gratitude to PM @narendramodi Ji for approving the project of multi-tracking of railways in 7 districts across Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka. The projects will turbocharge the growth journey of these states, speeding up the prosperity of businesses and individuals and creating ample employment opportunities for the youth."

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, authorised two Ministry of Railways projects totalling Rs 6,405 crore on Wednesday. The project, which was approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, will aim to improve travel convenience, cut logistic costs, reduce oil imports, and help to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

The two projects, which encompass seven districts in the states of Jharkhand, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh, will add around 318 kilometres to India's existing railway network. The approved multi-tracking project will improve connection to 1,408 villages with a population of roughly 28.19 lakh.

(With ANI Inputs)