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1. The Digital India Programme, launched in 2015, laid the foundation for India’s emerging technology ecosystem by expanding digital infrastructure and connectivity.

2. Optical fibre coverage increased from 19.35 lakh route kilometres in 2019 to 42.36 lakh route kilometres in 2025.

1. India AI Impact Summit 2026 is scheduled from 16–20 February 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, as a five-day programme spanning policy, research, industry, and public engagement.

2. The Summit is described as the first global AI summit to be hosted in the Global South, bringing leaders, policymakers, companies, innovators, and experts together.

The Electronics Development Fund (EDF) is a flagship initiative launched by the Government of India on 15 February 2016 to strengthen India’s innovation ecosystem in electronics, nano-electronics, IT and emerging technologies. It was created under MeitY as a Fund of Funds to support early-stage startups through professionally managed venture and angel funds. EDF has become a key pillar of India’s Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) strategy.

India’s electronics sector has grown rapidly in recent years due to policy reforms, industrial expansion and rising domestic demand. The EDF was conceptualised to accelerate this momentum by increasing risk-capital availability for high-technology entrepreneurs. By nurturing innovation at the seed and growth stage, EDF aims to reduce import dependence and enhance India’s capabilities in indigenous design and IP generation.