Authors:

1. Agrawal Damini Rohit, MA Political Science IGNOU
2. Arundhuti Panda, BA Hons. Political Science St. Xavier’s College

ABSTRACT

The “Silicon Valley of India”, Bangalore, has come a long way to be recognized as more than
just an Tech Hub; it has also become a nodal point of India’s Digital Diplomacy. This paper
studies how para-diplomatic actions, which includes the involvement of non-central governments
in international relations, are crucial in shaping the global narrative of India’s potential in the age
of Evolving Artificial Intelligence, Tech Advancements and developing Digital Infrastructure.
The study highlights historical trajectories, policy frameworks and the role of non-state actors,
among other engagements, making the city not merely a tech hub but a geopolitical asset for the
future of India as a leading Global Power with respect to the Quaternary Sector.

The role of India’s IT Capital in integrating the lesser focused upon Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs), especially goals post-SDG6, that is SDG7 to SDG17 with the fast-paced
digitalization, Artificial Intelligence and tech diplomacy is also scrutinized through this paper.
Majorly, secondary resources have been used to conduct this research and analyze the
technological ecosystem of Bangalore boosting India’s soft power diplomacy and foreign policy
narrative along with boosted Global Partnerships. It also explores the foreseeable challenges and
suggests various recommendations for overcoming those challenges.

The paper positions Bangalore in the limelight and aims at promoting paths of recognizing paradiplomacy
to shape international cooperation and digital governance of India.