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
- Spearheaded by: Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
- Supported by:
- NITI Frontier Tech Hub (NITI FTH), which fosters emerging technologies.
- All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), ensuring the engagement of academic institutions.
Objectives and Benefits
- Digital Enablement of MSMEs: Helps small enterprises adopt digital tools, improving efficiency and competitiveness.
- Sector-Specific Strategies: Provides tailored solutions to different industries, ensuring effective digital adoption.
- Role of Academic Institutions: Transforms educational and technical institutes into Digital Transformation Facilitation Centres (DTFCs), enabling them to support MSMEs in their digital journey.
