India has witnessed aggressive infrastructure development in the 21st century. The telecommunications infrastructure is highly advanced and fiercely competitive, giving Indians access to some of the cheapest mobile data in the world. This has fueled the adoption of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), making India a global leader in digital, cashless transactions.
While urban centers enjoy reliable electricity, broadband, and piped water, rapid urbanization continuously strains water and sewage systems. However, monumental national programs have drastically improved rural electrification, sanitation (Swachh Bharat Abhiyan), and tap water connectivity (Jal Jeevan Mission) in recent years.