This PoV document reflects on the gradual shift from centralised digital identity systems to more user-centric approaches like Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI), where individuals can manage and share their credentials securely. It explores the role of emerging standards, verifiable credentials, and decentralised identifiers in enabling privacy, interoperability and trusted digital interactions.

It also highlights India’s evolving digital public infrastructure as a strong foundation for this transition, while acknowledging the need for continued alignment with global frameworks, governance mechanisms and cross-sector adoption to realise the full potential of digital trust.