Digital Public Infrastructure 2.0 to Power India’s Growth, Says CEA
- IBEF
- April 29, 2026
India’s next phase of digital transformation, outlined under the DPI@2047 roadmap, positions Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) 2.0 as a key driver of long-term economic growth and resilience. Launched by NITI Aayog with participation from senior policymakers and technology leaders, the roadmap shifts focus from the first phase of DPI, centred on inclusion and welfare delivery through platforms like Aadhaar and UPI to a productivity-led model aimed at enhancing livelihoods, market access and efficiency. It identifies eight priority sectors, including MSMEs, agriculture, healthcare, education, credit, energy and social protection, where digital systems can enable large-scale transformation. The strategy also emphasises district-level execution, the role of artificial intelligence and the importance of integrated, data-driven platforms to scale innovation across regions.
Chief Economic Advisor Mr. V. Anantha Nageswaran highlighted that DPI 2.0 can act as a ‘total factor productivity engine’, helping India mitigate the impact of global economic disruptions such as volatile energy prices. With India’s dependence on imported fossil fuels exposing it to price-related and fiscal pressures, strengthening productivity and competitiveness through digital systems is seen as critical. The roadmap proposes pilot projects beginning in 2026-27, particularly in MSMEs and agriculture, with a state-led and decentralised implementation model. It aligns with India’s broader ambition of becoming a Rs. 2,809.2 lakh crore (US$ 30 trillion) economy by 2047, positioning digital infrastructure as a core pillar for sustainable growth, improved efficiency and enhanced global competitiveness.
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