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New Delhi. India is celebrating its 77th Republic Day today. The constitution that came into force on 26 January 1950 (Our 77th Republic Day) had seen the dream of a strong and equal India, that dream seems to be coming true in the form of Digital India in the year 2026. Today’s celebration is not limited to just the Rajpath Parade, but is a celebration of the digital revolution which has completely changed the everyday life of the common Indian.

Once entangled in cash, forms, lines and files, India is today moving ahead with the help of one click, one app and one digital identity. At the center of this change are India’s four most powerful digital platforms (BHIM-UPI), (Aadhaar), (DigiLocker) and (UMANG). These are not just government apps, but they are digital weapons that have directly empowered the citizens.

BHIM-UPI: No hassle of cash, scan and the work is done
India’s digital payment revolution has today become an example for the whole world. UPI and BHIM app have made transactions so easy that now from village grocery shops to big malls, payments are being made with just a QR scan. No ATM queue, no tension about change. This system has not only increased convenience but has also brought transparency in transactions.

Aadhaar: Identity becomes the biggest power
Aadhaar has eliminated the leakages in government schemes to a great extent. Today, subsidies and government assistance are reaching the beneficiary’s account directly through DBT i.e. Direct Benefit Transfer. Aadhaar-PAN and bank linking have made KYC, loan and banking services faster, easier and reliable.

DigiLocker: The hassle of papers is now history
Now there is no need to carry files like driving license, (RC), mark sheet or certificate. DigiLocker makes documents digital and secure. These documents are legally valid and are saving both time and effort in government work.

UMANG: One app, whole government
The trouble of downloading different apps for government services is now over. (UMANG) app is a super governance platform, where hundreds of services of central and state governments are available at one place. (EPFO), Pension, Gas Subsidy, Bill Payment everything now on mobile screen.

Digital India: Mission of nation building, not technology
Today, Digital India is not just a scheme but has become the identity of self-reliant, transparent and inclusive India. This digital flight of India on this Republic Day shows how technology is giving new strength to the basic objective of the Constitution, public welfare.