Delivering a compelling keynote address on “Governance Empowering India’s Next Leap” during the STPI Tech Summit 2026 today, Dr. Arvind Gupta (
@buzzindelhi), Head, Digital India Foundation and Adjunct Professor – Data & Digital Economy, highlighted how India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) has emerged as a global benchmark for inclusive and scalable innovation. 💫🎙️
Reflecting on India’s remarkable digital transformation, he underscored the importance of leveraging technology to ease lives, strengthen governance and create meaningful impact.
Dr. Gupta spoke about India’s vibrant startup ecosystem, growing investments in infrastructure, the rise of electronics manufacturing and the country’s emergence as a preferred destination for global collaborations. Highlighting the transformative potential of combining AI with Digital Public Infrastructure, he described it as “a system on steroids” capable of unlocking unprecedented opportunities. ⚙️
He noted the growing importance of Tier-II and Tier-III cities as the next frontier for Global Capability Centres (GCCs), stating that “India has multiple Silicon Valleys" and commended STPI's efforts in establishing a large base in these emerging regions. He also lauded STPI’s pivotal role in shaping India’s technology landscape, remarking, “Thank you, STPI, for helping make India one of the software superhouses of the world.” 💡
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