Modi in Silicon Valley: Apple Pay to be used for Jan Dhan Yojna?

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has said that Apple CEO Tim Cook has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his idea of 'Digital India', adding that the former has expressed his desire to be a part of this 'game-changing' initiative.

"Tim Cook has expressed his great desire to be a part of Prime Minister Modi's 'Digital India' initiative, and he also said it was a game changer," said MEA spokesperson Vikas Swarup.

"The Prime Minister had also discussed 'Apple Pay' with Tim Cook so that ways could be explored in using it for Jan Dhan Yojna", he told the media here.

The Indian Prime Minister and the Apple CEO had a one-on-one meeting at the Hotel Fairmont here.

Dialling India for Digital. An exciting evening begins, as Apple CEO @tim_cook calls on PM @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/s5bVsCsVNW

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) September 27, 2015 

We have a unique tie with India. Our founder Steve Jobs went to India for inspiration. Apple CEO @tim_cook tells PM pic.twitter.com/bWbHWEAlwC

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) September 27, 2015

Reports suggest that Apple is looking to invest in building manufacturing capacities in India, which could come as a major boost for Prime Minister Modis 'Make in India' project.