Group 1 - The article discusses the challenges faced by the Global South, particularly India, in achieving digital sovereignty amidst Western dominance in technology and infrastructure [1][2][3] - It highlights India's historical journey towards self-reliance in industrial and digital sectors, emphasizing the need for a robust local capability and multilateral cooperation [1][4][5] - The shift from a self-reliant economy to a more liberalized one under neoliberal reforms is noted, with significant implications for India's technological independence [5][6][7] Group 2 - The Modi government's "Make in India" initiative is critiqued for inviting foreign investment without ensuring technology transfer, contrasting with earlier self-reliance efforts [7][9][10] - The failure of the "China + 1" strategy is acknowledged, with economic reports indicating that India has not successfully attracted manufacturing from China [9][10][11] - Specific examples of India's past technological advancements in semiconductors and telecommunications are provided, illustrating lost opportunities due to policy shifts [10][13][14] Group 3 - The article emphasizes the current reliance on foreign technology in various sectors, including hardware and software, with a significant portion of the market dominated by foreign companies [19][20][22] - It discusses the inadequacies of India's data protection laws and the implications of international agreements that compromise data sovereignty [23][24][26] - The lack of a coherent national strategy for artificial intelligence and technology development is highlighted, with calls for a return to foundational policies that prioritize local innovation [27][28][30] Group 4 - The need for collaboration among Global South countries to develop technology and reduce dependency on Western nations is stressed [32][33][34] - The potential of India's talent pool in technology sectors is recognized, advocating for a national strategy to leverage this talent for local development [33][34]