The Digital India program, approved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aims to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy by 2019 through a phased approach. It encompasses the creation of digital infrastructure, digital service delivery, and enhancing digital literacy across various sectors including health and education. The initiative seeks to provide government services electronically to all citizens, improve accountability, and bridge the digital divide, while also promoting e-governance and supporting local manufacturing in the electronics sector.