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India has signed MoUs with 23 countries for cooperation on Digital Public Infrastructure

Published: Feb 07, 2026

By TIOLCorplaws News Service

NEW DELHI, FEB 07, 2026: GOVERNMENT of India has signed Memorandum of understanding (MoU)/ agreements with 23 countries for sharing or cooperation on India Stack / Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), primarily for replication and adoption of India's digital governance platforms. These MoUs focus on cooperation in areas such as digital identity, digital payments, data exchange and service delivery platforms, aligned with India's broader DPI diplomacy under the India Stack framework.

UPI is now live in over eight countries, including the UAE, Singapore, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, France, Mauritius and Qatar, positioning India as a global leader in digital payments. Its growing international adoption is boosting remittances, promoting financial inclusion, and strengthening India's position in the global fintech landscape.

MoUs have been signed with Cuba, Kenya, United Arab Emirates and Lao People's Democratic Republic (LPDR) for Digilocker.

Apart from this, the Government of India has taken measures to share the success of India's Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) globally. India Stack Global (https://www.indiastack.global/) showcases India's DPI and facilitates its adoption by friendly countries. The portal provides access to 18 key digital platforms.

The Global DPI Repository (https://www.dpi.global/), launched during India's G20 Presidency (2023) , serves as a global knowledge platform, with India contributing the highest number of DPI solutions.

Brief details of key Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and digital solutions are as follows:

- Aadhaar - A biometric-based digital identity platform that enables unique identification and authentication of residents for efficient service delivery.

- Unified Payments Interface (UPI) - A real-time digital payment system enabling instant, interoperable, and secure person-to-person and merchant transactions.

- CoWIN - A digital platform for end-to-end management of vaccination services, including registration, scheduling, and certification.

- API Setu - A platform that enables secure and standardized sharing of government data and services through APIs.

- DigiLocker - A digital document wallet that allows citizens to store, access, and share authenticated electronic documents.

- Aarogya Setu - A digital health application providing risk assessment, health advisories, and access to health-related services.

- Government e-Marketplace (GeM) - An online platform for transparent and efficient procurement of goods and services by government entities.

- UMANG - A unified mobile and web platform providing single-window access to a wide range of government services.

- DIKSHA - A national digital platform supporting teachers and learners with e-content, training, and academic resources.

- e-Sanjeevani - A telemedicine platform enabling remote doctor-to-patient consultations, particularly in rural and underserved areas.

- e-Hospital - A hospital management system providing online registration, appointments, diagnostics, and billing services.

- e-Office - A digital platform for paperless governance enabling electronic file management and decision-making in government offices.

- eCourts - A mission-mode project for digitising court processes and improving access to judicial services.

- POSHAN Tracker - A mobile-based application for real-time monitoring of nutrition service delivery under ICDS.

- National Non-Communicable Diseases Platform (NCD) - A digital platform for screening, diagnosis, and management of major non-communicable diseases.

- Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) - A unified digital platform integrating skilling, training, and employment-related services.

- Public Financial Management System (PFMS) - A platform for end-to-end monitoring of government funds and direct benefit transfers.

- PM GatiShakti - A GIS-based digital platform for integrated planning and coordinated implementation of infrastructure projects.

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Annexure-I

List of countries with which Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) have been signed for sharing or cooperation on India Stack / Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI).

1. Republic of Armenia

2. Republic of Sierra Leone

3. Republic of Suriname

4. Antigua and Barbuda

5. Papua New Guinea

6. Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

7. United Republic of Tanzania

8. Republic of Kenya

9. Republic of Cuba

10. Republic of Colombia

11. Lao People's Democratic Republic

12. Saint Kitts and Nevis

13. Ethiopia

14. Jamaica

15. Gambia

16. Fiji

17. Guyana

18. Venezuela

19. Sri Lanka

20. Brazil

21. Lesotho

22. Maldives

2. Mongolia

This information was submitted by Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Jitin Prasada in Rajya Sabha on 06.02.2026.

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