India, April 14 -- Over the past decade, India has built an interoperable, open-source digital public infrastructure (DPI) that is operational at population scale. The key building blocks, commonly known as the "India Stack" include issuing the digital ID (Aadhaar), accelerating financial inclusion (Jan Dhan), enabling digital payments (Unified Payments Interface - UPI), transforming health, education and skill development, and envisioning an open network for future urban mobility and digital commerce.

By enabling a policy framework that fosters data privacy and empowerment, mandates interoperability of digital assets and transactions, and promotes market participation, India's DPI has expanded the market for goods and services. Over the...