Global indices are not fair to India, to say the least.

There is a historical liberal left bias towards a Global North-centric worldview that is often dated and does not consider the context and innovative developments in the Global South. References are circular, and ratings are opinion-based, so the methodology is not replicable. The data is at the macro level with zero field-level research and impact assessment.

For instance, UNEGDI, published in 2003 onwards, completely ignores the public digital infrastructure built in India since 2014. Its unique intermediary-based access models, like common services centres and banking correspondents, UPI and interactive voice systems, make access to e-government possible at the bottom of the pyramid, educational qualifications notwithstanding.

It is time for India to take leadership in Global Digital Indices and set benchmarks for the rest of the world. The India 2047 Centre of Excellence has introduced several greenfield indices in the Digital Space, and India will undoubtedly be in the top 10 leagues globally.

These include Digital Responsibility, Digital Mental Wellness, Digital Transformation, Responsible Digital Gaming and Responsible Digital Lending. More are underway.

The indices have been constructed through multistakeholder discussions between industry, academia, civil society, and the government. The task force has studied frameworks in the UK, France, Germany, the USA, Canada, Brazil, and India.

We invite all patriotic organisations to participate and help us correct the India narrative with data and facts.

Early Bird: 15th October 2024 | Last Date: 30th October 2024