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“5G has reached every district”: PM Modi highlights India’s digital transformation, mobile-enabled governance at IMC

Modi said 5G now covers every district and mobile internet speeds are 10 times faster than in 2022, citing 5.5 lakh base stations.

  • On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 10th India Mobile Congress at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi. The four-day summit, themed "Scale Without Boundaries," showcases India's latest telecom and digital technology innovations.
  • Modi highlighted how mobile phones have transformed governance delivery, citing 50 lakh crore rupees transferred via Direct Benefit Transfer . Digital infrastructure reportedly prevented 5 lakh crore rupees from falling into "wrong hands."
  • More than 5.5 lakh base stations support India's 5G connectivity across every district, the Prime Minister said. Mobile internet speeds have increased tenfold since 2022, serving approximately 550 million 5G users.
  • Urging a global cybersecurity framework, the Prime Minister warned that "cybercriminals do not recognise borders," necessitating international cooperation. Modi stressed that digital expansion must be accompanied by stronger safeguards for payments and personal data.
  • Expanding beyond 5G, the government outlined a technology roadmap centered on 6G, artificial intelligence, and semiconductors. IMC 2026 introduces four new focus areas—smart mobility, stadium experiences, industrial robotics, and transport technology.
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In the 10th edition of India Mobile Congress, PM mentioned that government assistance directly reaches the beneficiaries through DBT. He said that this saved about 5 lakh crore rupees. This amount was prevented from going into the wrong hands. The PM also spoke about digital safety, deepfakes and India's gaming ecosystem.

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