1、Indias digital dividendThe strategic roadmap towards becoming a global digital 2025KPMG.Make the Difference.Indias digital dividend2 2025 KPMG Assurance and Consulting Services LLP,an Indian Limited Liability Partnership and a member firm of the KPMG global organization of independent member firms a

2、ffiliated with KPMG International Limited,a private English company limited by guarantee.All rights reserved.Indias digital dividend3The global landscape is being defined by a polycrisis-a combination of geopolitical circumstances,environmental changes and rapid technology upheaval.The complex web o

3、f challenges today creates significant uncertainty for businesses,governments and economies worldwide.Geopolitical changes,such as trade disruptions and shifting global alliances,are transforming the economic landscape,making it essential for policies to be flexible and adaptable in order to help se

4、ctors remain resilient in these turbulent times.Despite this uncertainty,India serves as a vital catalyst of digital advancement.The countrys digital revolution,led by programs such as Aadhaar and the Digital India,is empowering citizens and closing the urban-rural disparity.With over 950 million in

5、ternet users and the BharatNet initiative linking almost 200,000 village councils,India is exhibiting the transformative power of technology to connect individuals and drive equitable prosperity.Furthermore,the Unified Payments Interface(UPI),which facilitated more than USD1.6 billion in transaction

6、s,demonstrates Indias unique ability to adopt emerging technologies for digital inclusiveness,catalysing economic development.Indias emphasis on workforce evolution,through initiatives such as Skill India,which trained 400 million citizens in varied capabilities,positions the country to meet the dem