As India debates the future of digital sovereignty, policymakers and experts face a pressing question: Can the country safeguard its digital infrastructure and user data in a world dominated by global technology giants and foreign powers?

With China’s model of strict state control and a self-reliant digital ecosystem serving as both a challenge and a point of reference, Indian leaders are confronting difficult choices—particularly as upcoming Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) could shape policies on data and economic security.

At a recent panel discussion in New Delhi, “Digital Sovereignty, FTAs and National Security”, participants examined China’s approach and its relevance for India. Ambassador Smita Purshottam, Chair of the Science, Indigenous Technology and Advanced Research Accelerat

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