India Strengthens Its Position as a Global Technology Leader
India is rapidly emerging as a global technology powerhouse through sustained investments in digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, quantum computing, cloud computing, blockchain, cybersecurity, and supercomputing. These strategic initiatives are strengthening the country’s innovation ecosystem and supporting the Government’s long-term vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
With mission-driven technology programmes and robust policy support, India is transforming from a technology consumer into a technology creator while enhancing its global competitiveness.
Digital India Programme Accelerates Digital Transformation
The Digital India Programme has become the foundation of India’s digital transformation by significantly expanding connectivity across the country.
Optical fibre coverage increased from 19.35 lakh route kilometres in 2019 to 42.36 lakh route kilometres in 2025, while internet connections surged from 25.15 crore in 2014 to 102.86 crore in 2026. These developments have improved digital access for businesses, government services, education, healthcare, and financial inclusion.
India Achieves One of the World's Fastest 5G Rollouts
India has successfully completed one of the fastest 5G deployments globally, with services now reaching 99.9% of districts.
The nationwide rollout is enabling faster digital connectivity, supporting Industry 4.0, smart cities, digital businesses, IoT applications, and advanced communication technologies.
India Climbs the Global Innovation Rankings
India’s sustained investment in technology, research, digital governance, and innovation has significantly enhanced its international standing.
The country improved from 81st place in 2015 to 38th in the Global Innovation Index 2025, reflecting stronger research capabilities, digital public infrastructure, startup growth, and technology-driven economic development.
Viksit Bharat 2047: Building a Technology-Driven Future
According to the Government, India’s trusted digital governance systems, expanding research ecosystem, international technology partnerships, and investments in skill development are helping the nation transition into a global technology creator.
Continued investments in AI, semiconductors, quantum technologies, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure are expected to accelerate innovation-led economic growth, strengthen self-reliance in critical technologies, and position India as a key player in shaping the future global technology landscape.
Key Highlights:
- India is emerging as a leading global technology powerhouse.
- Digital India expanded optical fibre coverage to 42.36 lakh route kilometres.
- Internet users increased from 25.15 crore (2014) to 102.86 crore (2026).
- 99.9% of districts now have access to 5G services.
- ₹10,300+ crore invested through the IndiaAI Mission.
- ₹6,003.65 crore earmarked for the National Quantum Mission.
- India hosts 2,100+ Global Capability Centres (GCCs) employing 2.36 million professionals.
- Nearly 89% of new startups are adopting AI technologies.
- 38 supercomputers with 47 petaflops are operational under the National Supercomputing Mission.
- India's biotechnology sector has grown to US$190 billion.
- India climbed from 81st (2015) to 38th (2025) in the Global Innovation Index.
- Government initiatives are strengthening innovation, digital infrastructure, technological self-reliance, and global competitiveness under the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.
