India emerges as global leader in Digital Public Infrastructure, promotes inclusive growth
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) India is emerging as a global leader in Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), 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 (as of February 2026), 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
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