Nandan Nilekani, the architect of India's digital identity system Aadhaar, continues to drive the country's technological advancement through the development of a comprehensive digital infrastructure. Nilekani, who spearheaded the creation of Aadhaar nearly 30 years ago, has since overseen the development of interoperable online tools that span government services, banking, and health care.

These tools, built upon the foundation of Aadhaar, provide a level of convenience and access that rivals those in smaller, wealthier nations. Despite being 70 years old, Nilekani is pursuing further innovations to expand India's digital capabilities. A profile details his future plans.

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