India Stack Explained: UIDAI Chairperson on India's Transformation Through Aadhar, UPI, ONDC & More!

SparX by Mukesh Bansal

Can innovative technologies like India Stack truly pave the way for a digital-first economy? In a rapidly digitising world, how do initiatives like Aadhar and PMJDY redefine notions of financial inclusion? As India progresses in digital innovation, what unforeseen sectors might be revolutionised by the ripple effects of initiatives such as ONDC and UPI? Join us for the third episode of our series with Neelkanth Mishra, part-time Chair of India’s UIDAI project and one of India’s leading economists, as we delve deeper into India's shift towards a digital-first economy and showcase the innovative India Stack's pivotal role. Chapters: 00:00:00 - 00:01:10 Episode Introduction 00:01:10 - 00:22:26 What is ‘India Stack’ and how are we feeling its impact? 00:22:26 - 00:24:08 How has India Stack influenced the digital infrastructure of other countries? 00:24:08 - 00:32:50 Neelkanth dissects the features and intricacies of Indian fintech initiatives 00:32:50 - 00:44:11 How are the Indian government and its stakeholders enhancing and expanding India Stack? 00:44:11 - 00:53:57 Neelkanth elaborates on how GST is empowering the growth and success of India Stack 00:53:57 - 00:58:35 How has GST helped in boosting India’s economy? 00:58:35 - 01:12:18 The formation, functioning, and future outlook of ONDC 01:12:18 - 01:19:41 Neelkanth talks about current inefficiencies and prospective future of India Stack