BRNGALURU: PM Modi said that in the current digital world, it is the best mover that has the advantage, not the first mover, which was a characteristic of the Industrial Age. India, he said, is uniquely positioned to move ahead in this era as the government's Digital India mission has ceased to be another regular initiative but a way of life that has impacted people directly. He referred to the direct benefit transfer scheme, the rapid growth of online payments, and Ayushman Bharat.
Citing the example of the direct benefit transfer scheme, the PM, while inaugurating the 23rd edition of the Bengaluru Tech Summit, said millions of farmers in India are receiving monetary support in one single click. "Using technology on such a large scale has brought about several benefits for our citizens. Our government has successfully created a market for digital and tech solutions and it has made technology a key part of all schemes," he said.