(GIST OF YOJANA) The Digital Path to a Developed India

GIST OF YOJANA : The Digital Path to a Developed India

APRIL-2025

The Digital Path to a Developed India

Introduction:

India’s AI powered revolution, where technology and innovation are no longer limited to labs but are transforming the lives of ordinary citizens. In many ways, this farmer’s story is a microcosm of a much larger transformation that encapsulates our march towards Viksit Bharat by 2047.

Writing the digital destiny:

India is shaping its digital future with a strong focus on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), AI, semiconductor and electronics manufacturing. For decades, India has been a global leader in software but now it is making big strides in hardware manufacturing also.
Five semiconductor plants are under construction, strengthening India’s role in the global electronics sector. Today, electronics products rank among our top three exports and soon we will reach a major milestone — the launch of India’s first Make-in-India chip this year.

Building AI — compute, data, and innovation:

Semiconductors and electronics form the backbone, while DPI serves as the driving force propelling India’s tech revolution. India is democratising AI by making it accessible to all through a one-of-its-kind AI framework.

India’s DPI, a blueprint for digital innovation:

India’s pioneering work in DPI has significantly shaped the global digital landscape. Unlike corporate or State-controlled models, India’s ingenious public-private approach uses public funds to build platforms like Aadhaar, DPI. and Digilocker. Private players further innovate and create user-friendlv. application-specific solutions on top of DPI.
The Mahakumbh. a sangam (confluence) of tradition and tech: India leveraged its DPI and Al-driven management for seamless operations of Mahakumbh 2025, the largest human gathering ever. Al-powered tools monitored the railway passenger movement in real-time to optimise crowd dispersal across railway stations in Prayagraj.

Building a future-ready workforce:

India’s workforce is at the heart of its digital revolution. The country is adding one Global Capability Centre (GCC) every week, reinforcing its status as a preferred destination for global research and technology and technological development. However, sustaining this growth will require continuous investment in education and skill development.

Pragmatic approach towards regulating AI:

As India builds a future-ready workforce, its AI regulatory framework must foster innovation while ensuring responsible deployment. Unlike the ‘heavy-handed regulatory framework’, which risks stifling innovation, or the ‘market-driven governance’, which often concentrates power in the hands of a few, India is following a pragmatic, techno-legal approach.

Way ahead:

Rather than relying solely on legislation to address Al-related risks, the government is investing in technological safeguards. The government is financing Al-driven projects at top universities and IITs to develop tools to tackle deepfakes, privacy concerns, and cybersecurity threats.

Conclusion:

As Al continues to reshape global industries, India’s vision is clear: Leverage technology for inclusive growth while maintaining a regulatory framework that fosters innovation. But beyond policies and infrastructure, this transformation is about our people.