India, Aug. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Electronics Manufacturing: Driving India's Self-Reliance
Building India's Semiconductor Ecosystem
Enhanced Telecommunications Infrastructure
Internet and Digital Connectivity
India is Preparing for the 6G Era
UPI: Powering Seamless Digital Payments
Digital Commerce
E-Governance Initiatives Revolutionising G2C Services
Digital Platforms Driving Educational Access
A Stronger Framework Against Exam Fraud
Powering India's Digital Workforce
The Union Cabinet approved Semicon 2.0 with an outlay of Rs.1.27 lakh crore to strengthen India's semiconductor ecosystem. Under ISM 1.0, 12 semiconductor units worth Rs.1.64 lakh crore have been approved. Three facilities have already started commercial production, with another unit expected to commence operations this year.
Mobile Phones: A Major Driver of Growth
The Bharat 6G Vision aims to position India among the global leaders in 6G technology by 2030, with a focus on indigenous research, intellectual property, standards development and next-generation telecom innovation.
The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, introduced in the Lok Sabha on 31 July 2026, proposes tougher penalties and a time-bound justice mechanism. Under the Bill, individual offenders face 5-10 years' imprisonment and a fine up to Rs.50 lakh, service providers face fines up to Rs.5 crore and an 8-year ban, while organised exam-fraud syndicates face 7-10 years' imprisonment and a minimum fine of Rs.10 crore. Investigations must be completed within 2 months, trials within 3 months of filing the chargesheet, and appeals before the High Court are to be disposed of within 3 months of admission.
Guided by the vision of Make in India, India has emerged as a global hub for electronics manufacturing. Flagship initiatives, including the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme, Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), Modified Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC 2.0), have strengthened domestic manufacturing in India.
Building a Connected and Citizen-Centric India
India's governance has undergone a fundamental transformation through Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). Public services that once depended on extensive paperwork and physical offices are now available through integrated digital platforms. Over the past 12 years, DPI has connected citizens, governments and institutions on an unprecedented scale. It has made governance faster, transparent and more responsive to citizens' needs.
Digital infrastructure has also emerged as a cornerstone of India's economic growth. Digital Economy now contributes about 12-14% of India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and is projected to account for 20% over the next decade. India is now the world's fifth-largest digitalised economy and the fourth-highest ranked G20 economy, according to the State of India's Digital Economy Report 2026. As India marks its 80th Independence Day, the continued expansion of digital governance is strengthening service delivery, enabling economic opportunities and advancing the vision of Viksit Bharat.
Key Milestones in India's Digital Self-Reliance Landscape
UPI accounts for nearly 50% of global real-time payment transaction volume, making it the world's largest real-time payment system by volume.
India's Growing Digital Rise
India's digital rise is transforming the way citizens, businesses and institutions interact with the government and economy. A rapidly expanding digital ecosystem is enabling faster services, greater transparency and wider access. Digital Public Infrastructure is creating a strong foundation for innovation, entrepreneurship and inclusive growth. The growing adoption of emerging technologies is opening new opportunities across sectors and strengthening India's global digital presence. Digital capabilities are also making governance more responsive, efficient and citizen-centric. This transformation is positioning technology as a key enabler of economic opportunity and social development. Together, these advances are strengthening the foundations of a digitally empowered and Viksit Bharat.
References
Ministry of Communications
Ministry of Electronics & IT
Ministry of Finance
PIB Backgrounder
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Digital India Initiatives
State of India's Digital Economy 2026
Empowering Governance through Digital Infrastructure
Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication.
