Mumbai, October 9 (IANS). Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that India has been successful in democratizing digital technology and this has made technology accessible to every citizen in every corner of the country.
Speaking at the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2025, Prime Minister Modi said that India is now one of the most technologically inclusive societies in the world.
The Prime Minister said, “In the last decade, India has democratized technology. Today’s India has shown that technology is not just a means of convenience, but also a means of ensuring equality.”
He further said that digital inclusion has empowered people from different social and economic backgrounds.
Referring to the Digital Currency Initiative of the Reserve Bank of India, PM Modi said that the digital currency of the central bank will improve financial transactions and boost India’s digital economy.
The Prime Minister said the adoption of digital public infrastructure and fintech innovations has brought about a paradigm shift in governance and financial inclusion in India.
Describing Mumbai as “a city of energy, enterprise and infinite possibilities”, Prime Minister Modi said India’s fintech success lies in its spirit of innovation and inclusivity.
“We have made technology available to every citizen, from small villages to big metros, ensuring that no one is left behind in the digital revolution,” the Prime Minister said.
Prime Minister Modi also welcomed the participation of the United Kingdom as a partner country in the Global Fintech Fest 2025.
On this occasion, in the presence of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Prime Minister Modi said, “This partnership between the two largest democracies will improve the global financial scenario.”
Earlier, while addressing the India-UK CEO Forum, Prime Minister Modi announced that India is opening up its nuclear energy sector to private participation.
Inviting British investors to join India’s growth journey, he said, “This has created new opportunities to take India-UK cooperation to new heights. We want the UK to become India’s first choice for finance and fintech.”
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