Digital India nears 11 years: 5G in 99.9% of districts, GII rank up to 38
The Ministry of Electronics and IT said on 27 June 2026, as Digital India nears 11 years since its launch on 1 July 2015, that 5G covers 99.9% of districts and India's Global Innovation Index rank improved from 81 in 2015 to 38 in 2025.
Summary
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology said on 27 June 2026, as Digital India nears its 11th anniversary, that the programme launched on 1 July 2015 to make India a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy has reached every level of Indian life. India's 5G network covers 99.9% of districts with 4.74 lakh towers, and the National Data Centre for the North East Region was launched at Guwahati in February 2026. India's Global Innovation Index rank improved from 81 in 2015 to 38 in 2025, and the country has 2,23,000 recognised startups.
Key facts
- Launch (static)
- 1 July 2015
- 5G
- 99.9% of districts; 4.74 lakh towers
- Global Innovation Index
- 81 (2015) to 38 (2025)
- Startups
- 2,23,000 recognised
- NE data centre
- National Data Centre for the North East Region, Guwahati (February 2026)
Practice MCQs 3 questions
The Digital India programme, which neared its 11th anniversary in June 2026, was launched on:
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Correct answer: B — 1 July 2015
Digital India was launched on 1 July 2015 with the vision of transforming India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy.
According to MeitY (June 2026), India's rank in the Global Innovation Index improved from 81 in 2015 to what in 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 38
India's Global Innovation Index ranking improved from 81 in 2015 to 38 in 2025.
As per MeitY's Digital India update of June 2026, India's 5G network covers what share of districts?
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Correct answer: A — 99.9%
India's 5G network covers 99.9% of districts, with 4.74 lakh towers established.