Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Ajay Banga Says India’s Development Offers Global Lessons
Ajay Banga leads the World Bank.
He said other countries can learn from how India uses technology to support development.
India’s digital systems, including Aadhaar and bank accounts, were one example he mentioned.
He also described technology that helps small farmers get important supplies and services.
In Uttar Pradesh, cooperatives used Google technology with World Bank support to help farmers.
The World Bank is working with India on schools, healthcare, infrastructure, skills and rules for businesses.
It is also looking at tourism and support for small and medium-sized companies.
Banga said technology could help connect local health centers with doctors and hospitals.
He said India’s future will depend on both its own economic progress and its role in the world.
World Bank President Ajay Banga said India’s development experience can provide lessons for other countries.
He highlighted India’s digital public infrastructure, including Aadhaar and bank accounts.
Banga cited technology-supported agriculture initiatives that help small farmers access inputs and services.
The World Bank is expanding its partnership with India across infrastructure, education, healthcare, skills and regulatory reforms.
He said achieving Viksit Bharat 2047 will depend on both domestic growth and India’s global economic and political role.
- Who
- World Bank President Ajay Banga and the World Bank, in partnership with India.
- What
- Banga said India’s development experience, especially its digital infrastructure and technology-driven agriculture, could offer lessons to other countries.
- When
- During the G20 Finance Ministers’ meeting; the articles do not specify a date.
- Where
- Asheville, with examples also discussed from Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- To share development knowledge and support India’s Viksit Bharat 2047 ambitions while helping other countries learn from India’s experience.
- Speaker
- Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank
- Highlighted strength
- India’s digital public infrastructure, including Aadhaar and bank accounts
- Agriculture focus
- Technology that helps small farmers access inputs and services
- Partnership areas
- Infrastructure, education, skills, healthcare and regulatory reforms
- Additional opportunities
- Tourism and support for micro, small and medium enterprises
- Long-term goal
- India’s Viksit Bharat 2047 ambitions
- Healthcare proposal
- Using technology to connect decentralized primary healthcare facilities with doctors and regional hospitals