Internet subscribers cross 109 crore; 2.21 lakh Gram Panchayats made service-ready under BharatNet: Govt

Internet subscribers have surpassed 109 crore, and over 2.21 lakh Gram Panchayats are now service-ready. Telephone connections also saw a significant increase during the same period. UPI now facilitates 85 percent of India's digital payments and nearly half globally. Aadhaar has generated over 1.44 billion numbers, supporting substantial direct benefit transfers. Digital skills training has reached over 6.39 crore individuals nationwide.