Digital Sovereignty and Inclusive Governance: A Study of India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)..
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This paper examines the evolution and impact of digital governance in India, focusing on the "Digital India" initiative and the development of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). Over the last decade, India has transitioned from a traditional bureaucratic model to a "faceless, paperless, and cashless" governance framework. Drawing on data from 2014–2025, this study analyzes how platforms like Aadhaar, UPI, and DigiLocker have reshaped the state-citizen relationship. While the findings highlight significant gains in transparency and financial inclusion (reaching over 80% by 2025), the paper also addresses the persistent challenges of the digital divide, data privacy concerns, and the "user-level" modest digitalization in rural pockets. The study concludes that for "Viksit Bharat @2047," India must move beyond connectivity to ensure digital equity and robust cybersecurity..
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