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India’s Emerging Technology Ecosystem Strengthens Innovation, Digital Infrastructure and Global Competitiveness

India is rapidly emerging as a global technology powerhouse, driven by sustained investments in digital infrastructure, innovation ecosystems and mission-mode programmes across emerging technologies. According to the Government, initiatives in artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, quantum technologies, supercomputing, cloud computing, blockchain and cybersecurity are strengthening India's technological capabilities and supporting the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. The Digital India programme has played a foundational role in this transformation, expanding optical fibre coverage from 19.35 lakh route kilometres in 2019 to 42.36 lakh route kilometres in 2025, while internet connections increased from 25.15 crore in 2014 to 102.86 crore in 2026. India has also achieved one of the world's fastest 5G rollouts, with services reaching 99.9% of districts. The Government has complemented these efforts through major technology-focused programmes, including the Semicon India Programme with an outlay of Rs. 76,000 crore (US$ 8.60 billion), the IndiaAI Mission with an outlay of over Rs. 10,300 crore (US$ 1.17 billion) and the National Quantum Mission with an outlay of Rs. 6,003.65 crore (US$ 679.33 million).

India's innovation ecosystem is also gaining global recognition through a growing startup base, research infrastructure and digital public infrastructure (DPI). The country hosts more than 2,100 Global Capability Centres (GCCs) employing around 2.36 million professionals, while nearly 89% of new startups are using AI solutions. Under the National Supercomputing Mission, India has deployed 38 supercomputers with a combined computing power of 47 petaflops, and the country's biotechnology sector has expanded to US$ 190 billion as of June 2026. India's global technology credibility has strengthened significantly, reflected in its rise from 81st position in 2015 to 38th in the Global Innovation Index 2025. The Government noted that India's trusted digital governance systems, strong research ecosystem, technology partnerships and investments in skilling programmes are enabling the country to transition from a technology consumer to a technology creator. These developments are expected to accelerate innovation-led growth, enhance self-reliance in critical technologies and strengthen India's role in shaping the future global technology landscape.

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