**Executive Summary**
The Government of India has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs)/ agreements with 23 countries to share and cooperate on India Stack / Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), primarily for replication and adoption of India's digital governance platforms. UPI is now live in over eight countries. The information was submitted by Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology on 06.02.2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Purpose of MoUs/Agreements:**
* Sharing and cooperation on India Stack/Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI).
* Replication and adoption of India's digital governance platforms.
* **Focus Areas:**
* Digital identity.
* Digital payments.
* Data exchange.
* Service delivery platforms.
* Aligned with India's broader DPI diplomacy under the India Stack framework.
* **UPI Expansion:**
* UPI is now live in over eight countries (UAE, Singapore, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, France, Mauritius, and Qatar).
* Positioning India as a global leader in digital payments.
* Boosting remittances, promoting financial inclusion, and strengthening India's position in the global fintech landscape.
* **DigiLocker Expansion:**
* MoUs have been signed with Cuba, Kenya, United Arab Emirates and Lao People's Democratic Republic (LPDR) for Digilocker.
* **Platforms and Repositories:**
* India Stack Global showcases India's DPI and facilitates its adoption. The portal provides access to 18 key digital platforms.
* The Global DPI Repository, launched during India's G20 Presidency (2023), serves as a global knowledge platform with India contributing the highest number of DPI solutions.
* **Key DPI and Digital Solutions (examples):**
* Aadhaar: Biometric-based digital identity platform.
* Unified Payments Interface (UPI): Real-time digital payment system.
* COWIN: Platform for end-to-end management of vaccination services.
* API Setu: Platform for secure and standardized sharing of government data and services.
* DigiLocker: Digital document wallet for storing and sharing authenticated electronic documents.
* Aarogya Setu: Digital health application providing risk assessment and health advisories.
* Government e-Marketplace (GeM): Online platform for transparent procurement.
* UMANG: Unified mobile and web platform providing single-window access.
* DIKSHA: National digital platform supporting teachers and learners.
* e-Sanjeevani: Telemedicine platform for remote doctor-to-patient consultations.
* e-Hospital: Hospital management system providing online registration and appointments.
* e-Office: Digital platform for paperless governance.
* eCourts: Mission-mode project for digitising court processes.
* POSHAN Tracker: Mobile-based application for real-time monitoring of nutrition service delivery.
* National Non-Communicable Diseases Platform (NCD): Digital platform for screening and management.
* Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH): Unified digital platform integrating skilling and training.
* Public Financial Management System (PFMS): Platform for end-to-end monitoring of government funds.
* PM GatiShakti: GIS-based digital platform for integrated planning.
* **Countries with Signed MoUs:**
* Includes Armenia, Sierra Leone, Suriname, Antigua and Barbuda, Papua New Guinea, Trinidad and Tobago, Tanzania, Kenya, Cuba, Colombia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Ethiopia, Jamaica, Gambia, Fiji, Guyana, Venezuela, Sri Lanka, Brazil, Lesotho, Maldives, and Mongolia.
**Impact Analysis**
**Government of India (Ministry of Electronics & IT)**
* **Impact:** Facilitates DPI diplomacy and positions India as a global leader in digital governance and fintech.
* **Action Required:** Continue promoting and supporting the adoption of India Stack and DPI by partner countries.
**Partner Countries (23 countries listed)**
* **Impact:** Access to proven digital governance platforms and technologies for improving service delivery, digital identity, and financial inclusion.
* **Action Required:** Implement and adapt India Stack/DPI solutions to their local context, potentially collaborate on further development and enhancements.
**Citizens of India and Partner Countries**
* **Impact:** Improved access to government services, enhanced digital identity, increased financial inclusion, and potential for improved healthcare and education.
* **Action Required:** Engage with and utilize the available digital platforms and services.
**Global Fintech and Technology Ecosystem**
* **Impact:** Potential for innovation and collaboration in digital payments, data exchange, and service delivery.
* **Action Required:** Explore opportunities for partnerships and integration with India Stack/DPI solutions.
Key Entities Referenced
Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI): Framework of shared digital systems, including digital identity, payments, and data exchange, for public service delivery.
Unified Payments Interface (UPI): Real-time digital payment system enabling instant, interoperable, and secure person-to-person and merchant transactions.
India Stack: A set of APIs that allows governments, businesses, startups and developers to utilize a unique digital Infrastructure to solve India’s hard problems towards presence-less, paperless, and cashless service delivery.
Aadhaar: A biometric-based digital identity platform that enables unique identification and authentication of residents for efficient service delivery.
Ministry of Electronics & IT
India has signed MoU / agreements with 23
countries for cooperation on Digital Public
Infrastructure (DPI)
UPI is now live in over eight countries
Posted On: 06 FEB 2026 5:21PM by PIB Delhi
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. The list of countries with which MoUs are signed is at
AnnexureI.
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. Fiji17. Guyana
18. Venezuela
19. Sri Lanka
20. Brazil
21. Lesotho
22. Maldives
23. Mongolia
This information was submitted by Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology
Shri Jitin Prasada in Rajya Sabha on 06.02.2026.
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