India marks the 11th anniversary of Digital India as it pivots toward artificial intelligence, semiconductor manufacturing, digital public infrastructure, and affordable connectivity under the Viksit Bharat 2047 framework.

Digital India has evolved from building infrastructure to positioning India as a global technology and innovation hub, propelled by AI, semiconductors, and a growing digital economy.

The anniversary program explicitly prioritizes AI and semiconductor manufacturing as the main growth engines for the country’s tech sector.

AI Foundations Model pillar supports 15 large and small language models, AI Kosh hosts over 12,500 datasets, 307 AI models, and 20 toolkits, with AI Governance Guidelines emphasizing safety and inclusivity.

India’s startup ecosystem reached a record year, with over 55,200 DPIIT-recognized entities in FY26 and direct employment of about 23.36 lakh, while roughly 48% of recognized startups have at least one woman director or partner.

Twenty-seven Data and AI Labs have been established in Tier II and III cities to broaden AI adoption, and over 8.4 million learners completed the YUVA AI course.

SEMICON India 2025 showcased global interest with over 350 exhibitors from 48 countries and 13 MOUs, highlighting strong momentum in the semiconductor sector.

Chip design and innovation are advancing with 24 Design Linked Incentive Scheme projects, tools for 105 companies, and 23 design tape-outs across advanced nodes.

Digital infrastructure milestones include BharatNet connecting 2.18 lakh gram panchayats, 106.58 crore broadband subscribers, and 99.9% 5G district coverage with 4.74 lakh towers, plus a National Data Centre inaugurated in Guwahati for the North East.

UPI processed over 24,162 crore transactions in FY26, accounting for about 81% of digital payments and nearly 49% of global real-time digital transactions, while expanding through 23 international cooperation agreements.

IndiaAI Mission is backed by an outlay of over Rs 10,372 crore, featuring a shared compute facility with 45,000+ GPUs and support for 15 language models, 12,500+ datasets, around 300 AI models, and 20 toolkits.

The India Semiconductor Mission approved 12 projects with a total investment potential of about Rs 1.64 lakh crore, signaling a shift from policy to domestic production and deepening capabilities under SEMICON Mission 2.0.