Software Viksit Bharat

Software Viksit Bharat

  Building India’s Digital Future

By

Pramod Prajapat

Aryan Sharma

To every Indian The dreamers in villages, The innovators in towns, The builders in cities, And the believers who never gave up on the idea that India can lead the world through code.

Acknowledgement

This book is the result of countless conversations, inspirations, and experiences. I express heartfelt gratitude to India’s tireless teachers, developers, startup founders, policymakers, and visionarieswho showed us that true development lies not just in economic growth, but in empowering every citizen digitally.

Special thanks to my mentors, peers, and familywithout whom this journey would never have started.

Author’s Note

In the next 25 years, India stands at the cusp of a digital transformation that could uplift millions, spark innovation, and redefine our global standing. Yet, for this to happen, software must not remain confined to labs, companies, or government portalsit must become a language of empowerment for every Indian.

This book is not a policy manual, nor just a technical exposition. It is a vision, a roadmap, and a call to actionfor developers, educators, students, entrepreneurs, and citizens.As you turn the pages ahead, I invite you to imagine and build with menot just a software industry, but a Software Viksit Bharat. Let us begin. The future belongs to

— Pramod Prajapat, Aryan Sharma

Table of Contents

Part I: Vision and Foundation

1.   Introduction to Software Viksit Bharat : Vision, opportunity, and the idea of a digitally empowered India.

2.   Current Landscape of Software Development in India : Strengths, challenges, and the ground reality of India’s software ecosystem.

3.  The Role of Government and Policy : Programs like Digital India, Startup India, and policy frameworks enabling transformation.

Part II: The Building Blocks

4.  Skilling the Youth for the Digital Age : Coding literacy, school curriculum reforms, and digital empowerment through education.

5.  Creating World-Class Software Products in India : Moving from IT services to product innovation and global competitiveness.

6.AI, ML, and Emerging Technologies in Viksit Bharat : India's leadership potential in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and beyond.

7.  Digital Infrastructure and Internet for All : The backbone of a digital nationBharatNet, 5G, cloud platforms, and rural inclusion.

Part III: Cultural and Global Influence

8.  Atmanirbhar Software Ecosystem : Self-reliance through homegrown software, secure platforms, and digital sovereignty.

9.  Women and Diversity in Tech : The role of inclusive innovation, women-led startups, and equal opportunity.

10. Global Footprint of Indian Software : India’s digital diplomacy, diaspora, and global leadership in technology.

Part IV: Roadmap and Call to Action

11.Blueprint for the Future : A 10-year national action plan to make India a global software powerhouse.

12.Conclusion: From Code to Country : Final reflections, a call to action, and a message to every Indian changemaker.

Chapter 1: Introduction to Software Viksit Bharat

A Digital Dream Rooted in Indian Soil

India stands at the threshold of a technological transformation. In just a few decades, the country has evolved from being a modest provider of IT services to becoming a global hub of digital talent and innovation. But this is not the destination. The true goal lies aheada vision where India becomes not only a global leader in software services but also a producer of world-class digital products, platforms, and solutions. This is the vision of Software Viksit Bharata Software-Driven Developed India.

Viksit Bharat refers to the broader