New Delhi, July 24 -- India is now the third-largest country in the world in terms of economy-wide digitalization. The first decade of the Digital India Mission can aptly be called India's 'Digital Decade' as we have witnessed an unprecedented digital transformation and emerged as a global leader in digital adoption, assimilation and innovation.

The phenomenal growth in embracing the digital way of life by India's government, industry and citizens would testify to this.

It has been of benefit to India's multitudes, particularly in remote regions. We have not only witnessed the fastest 5G rollout in the world but also recorded over 300% growth in the number of internet subscribers-to above 1 billion-in the last 12 years.

India has among...