New Delhi: India has strengthened its position as a global technology player through sustained investments in digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, quantum technologies, cloud computing and advanced research programmes, according to a government report released on Sunday.
The report said the country has moved beyond being a large consumer of digital services and is increasingly contributing to global technology development through innovation, Digital Public Infrastructure and a growing startup ecosystem.
It noted that government-backed initiatives have expanded technological capabilities, improved digital connectivity and strengthened India’s credibility as a trusted technology partner. These efforts are supporting the long-term vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
The Digital India programme, launched in 2015, was identified as a key driver of this transformation. Optical fibre coverage expanded from 19.35 lakh route kilometres in 2019 to 42.36 lakh route kilometres in 2025. Internet connections increased from 25.15 crore in 2014 to 102.86 crore in 2026, while broadband connections rose to 99.56 crore by December 2025.
The report said affordable internet access also accelerated digital adoption. Average monthly data consumption increased significantly, while data costs declined sharply during the same period.
Investments strengthen emerging technology ecosystem
Mission-based programmes have accelerated development in several strategic sectors. Under the National Supercomputing Mission, India deployed 38 supercomputers with a combined computing power of 47 petaflops. The report highlighted the indigenous PARAM Rudra series as a major milestone in high-performance computing.
In the semiconductor sector, the government launched the Semicon India Programme with an outlay of ₹76,000 crore and later announced India Semiconductor Mission 2.0. As of June 2026, 12 semiconductor projects worth around ₹1.64 lakh crore had been approved.
The report also highlighted progress in quantum technology. The National Quantum Mission, approved in 2023, supports research in quantum computing, communication, sensing and materials. India demonstrated a 1,000-km secure quantum communication network and initiated work on its first Quantum Valley in Amaravati.
Artificial intelligence remains another focus area. The IndiaAI Mission, approved with an outlay of more than ₹10,300 crore, is supporting computing infrastructure, startup development, research and skill building. According to the report, nearly 89 per cent of new startups are using AI-based solutions.
The government said cloud infrastructure, blockchain systems, biotechnology initiatives and expanding data centre capacity are further strengthening the country’s innovation framework. Several skilling programmes, including FutureSkills PRIME and semiconductor talent development initiatives, are also preparing a future-ready workforce.
The report noted that India’s global standing has improved considerably. The country rose from 81st place in the Global Innovation Index in 2015 to 38th in 2025. It also highlighted growing international partnerships, expansion of Global Capability Centres and increasing global interest in India’s technology ecosystem.
The government said the technological advances achieved over the past decade have created a strong foundation for future growth and positioned India as an emerging hub for innovation, research and next-generation technologies.
