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India’s Leadership in Digital Public Goods (DPGs) - Coggle Diagram
India’s Leadership in Digital Public Goods (DPGs)
Context
In this article, we will focus on a global technology commons that has the ability to address some of the world’s toughest challenges which India has much to contribute.
Digitization initiatives in India and the work with digital public goods have been extraordinary, said Microsoft chairman and CEO Satya Nadella.
What are Digital Public Goods (DPGs)?
They are of nondepletable, nonexclusive, and nonrivalrous nature
Gs can be infinitely stored, copied, and distributed without becoming depleted, and at close to zero cost.
They generally free cultural works and contribute to sustainable national and international digital development.
They are goods in the form of software, data sets, AI models, standards or conten
Digital public
goods in India
Unified Payment Interface (UPI)
GSTN –Goods and Services Tax Network
Digital Locker
ETC – Electronic Toll Collection (known under the brand FASTag)
Aadhaar authentication, eKYC
Why need DPGs?
Instantly visible outcomes
Faster service delivery
Lower investment required
Plugging the leakages
Cost Effectiveness
Wider outreach
DPGs Diplomacy
Enhancing the productivity of emerging economies
Boost India’s Image as a leading technology player
Challenges associated
with DPG Diplomacy
Data Privacy issues
Increase in Inequalities
Cybersecurity threats
Unserved remote areas
Digital Public Goods Alliance (DPGA)
Way Forward
No Authoritative nature
Ensuring Inclusivity
Training of Individuals
Citizen-Centralism
Data localization