India emerges as global leader in Digital Public Infrastructure, promotes inclusive growth
New Delhi, June 27
India is emerging as a global leader in Digital Public Infrastructure, driven by scalable and citizen-centric digital governance platforms and the country has signed MoUs with 24 countries for cooperation on India Stack and DPI systems, covering digital identity, payments, data exchange, and service delivery, an official fact-sheet said on Saturday.
Over the past 11 years, India has built one of the world's largest Digital Public Infrastructure ecosystems at scale. Digital platforms have expanded healthcare, education, skilling, agriculture, and welfare access, especially in rural and underserved regions.
India has also emerged as a global leader in digital payments and digital governance innovation. With India Stack now reaching multiple countries, Digital India is strengthening India's global leadership in inclusive, citizen-centric, and technology-driven development.
"UPI is now live in over eight countries, including the UAE, Singapore, France, Mauritius, and Sri Lanka, strengthening India's global fintech presence. Platforms such as Aadhaar, DigiLocker, CoWIN, GeM, DIKSHA, UMANG, and eSanjeevani are increasingly shaping international digital governance models," said the official fact-sheet.
India also launched India Stack Global and the Global DPI Repository during its G20 Presidency in 2023, expanding global access to Indian digital solutions.
The 'Digital India Programme' completes 11 years on July 1, 2026, marking a major milestone in India's digital transformation journey. The Digital India Programme was built around nine pillars to provide a unified framework to expand digital access and foster innovation.
India now leads global real-time digital payments, with UPI handling nearly 49 per cent of worldwide transaction volume. The digital economy contributes nearly 12-14 per cent of India's GDP. It is expected to contribute around one-fifth over the next decade.
Digital India accelerated innovation, startup growth, and technology adoption across sectors. It also strengthened India's capabilities in Artificial Intelligence, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.
As India moves towards Viksit Bharat 2047, Digital India continues driving inclusive growth, technological self-reliance, and citizen empowerment nationwide.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Great initiative! But I wish the article mentioned challenges too. Digilocker and Aadhaar are amazing, but what about privacy concerns? We need stronger data protection laws. Also, digital literacy in villages is still low—my grandmother in Tamil Nadu can't use any of these apps. Let's not just celebrate numbers but also address ground realities.
Impressive numbers! As someone working in fintech in London, I've seen how UPI is influencing European payment systems. India's approach—building open-source, interoperable platforms—is genuinely innovative. The world is learning from you guys. Keep it up!
Awesome progress! But let's not forget that this digital push has left many daily-wage workers behind. My driver in Mumbai still doesn't have a smartphone. Digital India must include affordable devices and data plans for the poor. Otherwise, it's just another elite dream.
As a teacher in rural Andhra Pradesh, I've seen DIKSHA and eSanjeevani help our students access quality education and healthcare! 🎓 But many teachers still need training to use these tools effectively. More workshops please!
Amazing how far we've come! From standing in long queues at government offices to doing everything on phone. But cybersecurity is a big concern—I've heard about Aadhaar leaks. We need robust systems before expanding globally. Otherwise it's like building on a shaky foundation.
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