What is the current status of India's digital expansion according to the Economic Survey 2025-26?

India's digital expansion has reached household scale, extending into rural areas through widespread internet and smartphone penetration and public digital infrastructure.

What public health concern is highlighted by the Economic Survey regarding digital platforms?

The survey notes that excessive and compulsive use of digital platforms is emerging as a growing behavioral and public health concern, particularly among young people.

What is the projected contribution of India's digital economy to national income?

The digital economy is projected to rise above 13% by 2024-25, having contributed close to 12% in 2022-23.

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India's Digital Leap: Rural Areas Now Connected

29 Jan

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Summary

India's digital economy is a significant part of national income.
Digital access is widespread, but compulsive use is a concern.
India's digital economy contribution is projected to rise.

India's Digital Leap: Rural Areas Now Connected

The Economic Survey 2025-26 indicates that India's digital expansion has successfully reached rural households. Widespread internet and smartphone penetration, coupled with robust public digital infrastructure, means connectivity is no longer the main obstacle.

However, the Survey highlights a growing public health concern: the excessive and compulsive use of digital platforms, especially among the youth.

India's digital economy has experienced substantial growth over the past decade. It accounted for nearly 12% of national income in 2022-23 and is projected to surpass 13% by 2024-25.