India seeks tech infra centres, skill networks

Source: The Tribune | Original Published At: 2026-09-13 01:59:30 UTC

Key Points

• India proposed establishing digital public infrastructure repositories to promote knowledge exchange and digital transformation among BRICS member states.
• India proposed capacity-building centres to help BRICS nations develop a future-ready workforce.
• The proposals were made during the 12th BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting.
• The proposed DPI repository would showcase successful models, open platforms and best practices created by BRICS nations.
• Voluntary, demand-driven pilot programmes would allow countries with advanced DPI capabilities to assist other members with context-specific digital transformation.