India Champions Global Adoption of Digital Public Infrastructure

India is advocating for the global adoption of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to enhance productivity and drive inclusive and sustainable growth, according to a G20 Task Force report. The report highlights India's leadership in DPI, its global significance, and the potential benefits for economic and social development, especially in the Global South.

India is pushing for the worldwide adoption of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to boost productivity and foster inclusive, sustainable growth, as stated in a G20 Task Force report prepared by the country.

The report, released during India's G20 Presidency, acknowledges India's global leadership in DPI, emphasizing its role as a tool for robust socio-economic progress. Co-chaired by G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant and Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani, the task force underscores the importance of leveraging DPI expertise to assist other nations.

The task force's work has led to the acceptance of DPI's framework, which will be carried forward in future G20 presidencies. The report also calls for creating global standards to nurture the DPI ecosystem, benefiting particularly the Global South. India's success with DPI during the COVID-19 pandemic illustrates its transformative potential. The report confirms DPI's role in solving societal challenges and stresses the continuous need for innovation and feedback-driven development.

(With inputs from agencies.)