Ensuring a Safe, Secure, and Inclusive Digital India

India's Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, signal a landmark development in the nation’s digital governance. This framework introduces essential rights like informed consent, data erasure, and digital nominees, ensuring that data protection is accessible to all, including non-English speakers. With the establishment of the Data Protection Board, the government aims to streamline grievance resolution and monitor compliance efficiently. However, challenges remain, as millions still lack access to digital technologies and comprehension. To achieve its vision of a Digital India, addressing these barriers is crucial in transforming policy into tangible digital security and inclusion.