India has made significant strides in the global digital landscape, evidenced by its improved ranking in the Network Readiness Index (NRI) 2024, where the country now stands at 49th position, up from 60th in the 2023 report. 

• The NRI 2024 evaluates the network readiness of 133 economies based on four key pillars: Technology, People, Governance, and Impact, and uses a wide range of 54 variables to determine rankings.
• India's improved score of 53.63 (up from 49.93 in 2023) underlines the country’s enhanced technological, governance, and infrastructural capabilities. 
• The country’s rise in the rankings is a direct result of government policies and strategic initiatives aimed at boosting connectivity, innovation, and digital services across all sectors of the economy.