DX-EDGE Initiative

The DX-EDGE (Digital Excellence for Growth and Enterprise) initiative was recently launched by the CEO of NITI Aayog, marking a major step toward digitally empowering India's Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

What is DX-EDGE?

DX-EDGE is a collaborative effort aimed at enhancing the digital resilience, competitiveness, and technological capabilities of MSMEs, ensuring their seamless integration into the evolving digital economy.

Key Stakeholders

1. Spearheaded by: Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
2. Supported by:
   1. NITI Frontier Tech Hub (NITI FTH), which fosters emerging technologies.
   2. All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), ensuring the engagement of academic institutions.

Objectives and Benefits

1. Digital Enablement of MSMEs: Helps small enterprises adopt digital tools, improving efficiency and competitiveness.
2. Sector-Specific Strategies: Provides tailored solutions to different industries, ensuring effective digital adoption.
3. Role of Academic Institutions: Transforms educational and technical institutes into Digital Transformation Facilitation Centres (DTFCs), enabling them to support MSMEs in their digital journey.

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