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Summary
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Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Bar and Bench
Published Tuesday, 21 April 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
Health budget: Rs 90,958 crore (2025-26)
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right
Impact Assessment
7 /10
Impact Score Beneficiaries All internet users in India (~85 crore)
Coverage All states and UTs
Implementation Status Early Stage 30% implemented
Key Outcomes
- DPDP Act 2023 enacted — India's first comprehensive data law
- Data Protection Board constituted
- Rules for consent management and cross-border data flow notified
Challenges
- Government exemptions criticized
- Compliance readiness of SMEs
- Board independence concerns