India to boost innovation and digital services
The initiatives collectively aim to position India as a leader in digital innovation and research, creating a more inclusive and seamless knowledge-driven ecosystem.
India has launched several transformative initiatives to strengthen its digital infrastructure and innovation ecosystem, focusing on fostering inclusivity, research, and efficient governance. The Atal Innovation Mission 2.0 (AIM 2.0), with an investment of Rs 2,750 crore, will scale and deepen the entrepreneurial ecosystem in India.
It includes initiatives like the Language Inclusive Program of Innovation (LIPI) to support vernacular language innovation and the expansion of Atal Tinkering Labs in underserved regions such as Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, and the North East. AIM 2.0 also aims to nurture deep-tech startups through the Deeptech Reactor.
Complementing this is the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) scheme, which will provide 1.8 crore students, researchers, and faculty across 6,300 institutions access to 13,000 global e-journals, promoting research and collaboration across disciplines. The PAN 2.0 Project, with Rs 1,435 crore in funding, aims to modernise the PAN/TAN system by creating a unified digital platform that ensures faster processing, paperless operations, and a universal identifier for digital systems. These initiatives collectively enhance India’s leadership position in digital innovation, research, and e-governance.
Why does it matter?
These initiatives reflect India’s commitment to fostering a knowledge-driven, innovation-centric ecosystem that will drive growth and inclusivity. Through AIM 2.0, ONOS, and PAN 2.0, the government is positioning the country to advance global innovation rankings, democratise access to research, and create a seamless, efficient e-governance framework for the future.