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Background
Overview
DPI is a cornerstone of India's digital transformation, financial inclusion, and governance. Its proposed extension to AI has significant implications for economic growth, innovation, technological sovereignty, and global leadership in the digital economy.
Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) refers to shared digital systems that are foundational for public and private sector innovation and service delivery. In India, examples like Aadhaar (identity), UPI (payments), and data availability initiatives have demonstrated how DPI can enable rapid scaling of services and economic activity, fostering financial inclusion and e-governance.