Overview
- The government released consolidated figures on the programme’s 11th anniversary on Wednesday showing more than 109 crore internet users, about 106.6 crore broadband subscribers, and over 70 crore DigiLocker users.
- UPI processed roughly 24,162 crore transactions in FY2025‑26 and the IMF has recognised it as the world’s largest real‑time payments system by volume.
- Direct Benefit Transfer and the JAM architecture have driven welfare delivery at scale with 323 DBT schemes and over Rs 51 lakh crore sent directly to beneficiaries, and Jan Dhan accounts topping 57 crore.
- Officials report 12 approved semiconductor projects and say a CG Semi facility is expected to open this week, reflecting a policy shift that pairs digital public infrastructure expansion with manufacturing and AI ambitions.
- India is exporting elements of its India Stack: UPI is live in multiple countries and MoUs cover DPI cooperation with about two dozen nations while challenges remain in digital literacy and last‑mile inclusion.