PM announces Global Digital Public Infrastructure Repository and Social Impact Fund to advance DPIs
- Recently, the Prime Minister of India announced the launch of two India-led initiatives at the Virtual G20 Leaders’ Summit.
- These include the Global Digital Public Infrastructure Repository and a Social Impact Fund.
Global Digital Public Infrastructure Repository (GDPIR)
- Developed by MeitY to bridge the knowledge gap in DPI design, construction, deployment and governance.
- A comprehensive resource hub, pooling essential lessons and expertise from G20 members and guest nations.
- Currently, the GDPIR features 54 DPIs from 16 countries.
- The DPIs from India incorporated in the GDPIR are
- Aadhaar, Unified Payments Interface (UPI), DigiLocker, Umang, eSanjeevani, API Setu, Co-WIN, Government e-marketplace, Diksha, E-Hospital, Poshan Tracker and Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)
Social Impact Fund (SIF)
- Announced by the Indian Prime Minister to advance DPI implementation in the global south.
- Government-led, multistakeholder initiative offering financial support for DPI systems in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) .
- It offers a platform for governments, international organizations, and philanthropic entities to contribute and accelerate SDGs achievement through DPIs in LMICs.
- India pledges an initial commitment of 25 million USD to the SIF.
DPI Deliverables
- The Digital Economy Ministers’ Meeting (DEMM) unanimously endorsed three DPI deliverables, which included
- A Framework for building DPI
- Mobilizing finances for DPI development in Low-and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs)
- The creation of a Global DPI Repository (GDPIR) for information exchange and best practices.
- This landmark consensus was also affirmed as a part of the G20 New Delhi Leaders' Declaration (NDLD).
Prelims Takeaway
- Global Digital Public Infrastructure Repository (GDPIR)
- Digital Public Infrastructure
- Social Impact Fund (SIF)