India Jumps to 49th Rank in Network Readiness Index 2024
New Delhi, December 21: India has achieved a significant milestone in technology and innovation, securing the 49th position in the Network Readiness Index (NRI) 2024. This marks an impressive leap of 11 spots from its previous ranking of 60th in 2023.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting highlighted this accomplishment through a social media post, emphasizing India’s strides in utilizing technology to enhance governance, citizen engagement, and overall societal impact.
The NRI, published by the Washington DC-based Portulans Institute, assesses countries on their technological advancements and their ability to leverage them for governance and development. “India has improved its position by eleven slots and is now placed at 49th rank as per the Network Readiness Index 2024 (NRI 2024),” the ministry stated.
In 2023, India held the 60th position with a score of 49.93. This year, the nation not only climbed the rankings but also improved its score to 53.63, reflecting consistent efforts in advancing its digital infrastructure, technology, and research capabilities.
Key Drivers of India’s Progress
India’s advancements in areas like artificial intelligence, mobile networks, and broadband have played a pivotal role in this growth. The government has been leveraging these technologies to improve the quality of life for its citizens while also contributing to global research.
The ministry remarked, “India is not only moving ahead with technology but also expanding the scope of new research in the field of artificial intelligence, mobile networks, and broadband at the global level and also using them for promoting the ease of living.”
A Growing Global Role
The improved ranking underlines India’s emergence as a global leader in technology adoption and innovation. The government’s focused efforts on strengthening digital infrastructure, fostering research and development, and driving innovation have been instrumental in achieving this progress.
This accomplishment lays a strong foundation for India’s future advancements in digital transformation and innovation, further solidifying its position as a key player in the global technology landscape.
India’s remarkable rise in the Network Readiness Index is a testament to its growing technological prowess and commitment to leveraging innovation for societal and economic development.
