India has made technology a medium to attain social justice, empowerment, inclusion and transparency, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday.

He said the Government was using technology to ensure effective 'last mile delivery of services' and it was also being made an effective medium to bring in 'Ease of Living'.

Modi was addressing DST-CII India Italy Technology Summit, along with his Italian counterpart Giuseppe Conte.

"India has made technology a medium for attaining social justice, empowerment, inclusion and transparency. The Government is using technology to ensure effective last mile delivery of services," he said.

Highlighting the achievements of the Indian space programme, he said it was an example of innovation with quality.

The Prime Minister said India was now able to send satellites of many countries, including Italy, into space and this showcased the nation's capability of creating innovative solutions at a low cost.

In his address, Conte said he had a "fruitful discussion" with Modi and the two sides explored the possible contribution of Italy to 'Make in India' in various sectors.

Conte said he and the prime minister explored the potential for a new partnership in the area of railway and re-launching of cooperation in development of renewable energy.

"India and Italy have lot of similarities and complementarities that make us natural allies in offering effective solutions to the challenges in 21st century," Conte said.

Innovation, he said, could be a catalyst for achieving inclusive growth and instrument to growth of global development.