NITI Aayog has outlined a comprehensive action plan for rolling out Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) 2.0, advocating a decentralised, state-led execution model alongside stronger global engagement to support India’s ambition of becoming a $30 trillion economy by 2047.
The report highlights that DPI initiatives already contribute nearly 1 per cent to India’s GDP, with the potential to rise to 4 per cent by 2030, underscoring the need to accelerate implementation. It emphasises that DPI 2.0 should be driven by states and districts, with the central government and NITI Aayog acting as facilitators through funding, coordination, and policy support.
Recognising India’s diversity, the roadmap calls for localised approaches to build self-sustaining regional economies. It proposes two-year iterative transformation cycles, where the first year focuses on pilot projects in select regions and the second year on scaling successful models nationwide.
The first cycle, scheduled for 2026–27, will prioritise MSMEs and agriculture—sectors seen as having the highest potential for large-scale livelihood impact. The plan recommends selecting six champion states or Union Territories, each identifying one or two districts for pilot implementation, ensuring representation across all regions of the country.
Key milestones include pilot rollout, demonstration of district-level impact, development of transformation playbooks, and expansion to at least five additional states. To drive execution, the report proposes an institutional framework led by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in collaboration with NITI Aayog, supported by expert advisory groups and specialised DPI organisations.
The roadmap also calls for deeper global collaboration, including partnerships with development and philanthropic institutions, and the creation of an impact award programme to incentivise state-level performance.
Looking ahead, the report recommends establishing a neutral ecosystem body by 2027 to anchor India’s global DPI leadership—showcasing scalable models, supporting international deployments, and fostering collaboration on DPI and artificial intelligence for public good.
Positioning DPI 2.0 as a shift from access to productivity-led growth, the report concludes that achieving the Viksit Bharat vision by 2047 will depend on translating digital inclusion into tangible economic opportunities, while building a resilient and globally relevant growth model.
