Global Model
India's Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) including UPI, Aadhaar, and DigiLocker has gained international recognition as a transformative model for digital transformation, with multiple countries seeking to adopt similar systems.
DPI Stack
India's digital foundation:
Key Components
| Platform | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Aadhaar | Digital identity |
| UPI | Payment system |
| DigiLocker | Document storage |
| CoWIN | Vaccination |
| ONDC | Open commerce |
UPI Success
Payment revolution:
Statistics
| Metric | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Monthly transactions | 15+ billion |
| Value | ₹20+ lakh crore/month |
| Users | 350+ million |
| Merchants | 50+ million |
International Expansion
UPI going global:
Countries Adopted
| Country | Status |
|---|---|
| Singapore | Linkage active |
| UAE | Operational |
| France | Partnership |
| Bhutan | Active |
| Nepal | Active |
| Sri Lanka | Active |
Aadhaar System
Identity infrastructure:
Coverage
| Metric | Status |
|---|---|
| Enrollments | 1.3+ billion |
| Coverage | 99% adults |
| Authentications | Billions monthly |
| Services linked | 1000+ |
G20 Recognition
India's presidency legacy:
Advocacy
| Initiative | Result |
|---|---|
| DPI Summit | Hosted |
| Global partnerships | Established |
| Framework sharing | Active |
| Capacity building | Offered |
Development Impact
Welfare delivery:
DBT Transformation
| Aspect | Impact |
|---|---|
| Direct transfers | ₹35+ lakh crore |
| Leakage reduction | Significant |
| Beneficiaries | Crores |
| Schemes | 300+ linked |
Financial Inclusion
Banking revolution:
Jan Dhan Impact
| Metric | Achievement |
|---|---|
| Accounts | 50+ crore |
| Previously unbanked | Majority |
| Women | 55%+ accounts |
| Rural | Deep penetration |
Open Network Models
Platform approach:
ONDC
| Feature | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Open protocol | Democratic commerce |
| Multi-seller | Competition |
| Interoperability | Buyer-seller connect |
Privacy Considerations
Challenges addressed:
Safeguards
| Measure | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Data protection law | Framework |
| Consent architecture | User control |
| Anonymization | Where applicable |
| Oversight | UIDAI, NPCI |
International Interest
Countries learning:
Partnerships
- G2G agreements
- Technical assistance
- Knowledge sharing
- Modular adoption
- South-South cooperation
Looking Ahead
DPI evolution:
Future Directions
- Health stack expansion
- Education integration
- Agriculture platforms
- International partnerships
- Next-gen systems
India's DPI story has become a model for how digital infrastructure can drive inclusive development at scale.
