Highlighting India’s strides in digital public infrastructure, Ruchira Kamboj, India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, remarked on Thursday that India accomplished an 80 percent financial inclusion rate within six years, a feat facilitated by its digital framework, which otherwise would have taken decades.
Speaking at a United Nations Security Council session, Kamboj emphasized that India’s journey serves as a guiding light for nations embarking on digital transformations, stressing the importance of continued partnerships.
She reiterated the International Monetary Fund’s recognition of India’s digital advancements in a working paper, underscoring the significance of a design approach that promotes shared building blocks to foster innovation across ecosystems.
Kamboj shared the story of Geeta, a tailor from Khurja, Uttar Pradesh, illustrating how digital inclusion transformed her life and aspirations. Geeta’s encounter with India’s United Payments Interface (UPI) in 2016 marked a turning point, enabling her to expand her business and secure her children’s education through digital transactions.
The narrative highlighted how the India stack, a framework for digital public infrastructure, empowered individuals like Geeta to realize their dreams, revolutionizing everyday transactions and fostering economic empowerment.
Kamboj concluded by urging collective efforts to build a digitally empowered world, emphasizing the transformative potential of digital inclusion.
