“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, a four-day summit themed "Scale Without Boundaries" showcasing telecom and emerging digital technologies.
- Modi highlighted how mobile phones have transformed governance delivery, citing 50 lakh crore rupees transferred via Direct Benefit Transfer while reportedly preventing 5 lakh crore rupees from falling into "wrong hands."
- More than 5.5 lakh base stations support India's 5G connectivity across every district, serving approximately 550 million users. Mobile internet speeds increased tenfold since 2022, making India the fastest 5G adopter globally.
- The Prime Minister urged establishing a global cybersecurity framework, warning that "cybercriminals do not recognise borders." Modi stressed that digital expansion must be accompanied by stronger safeguards for payments and personal data.
- Expanding beyond 5G, the government outlined a 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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IMC 2026: PM Modi highlights digital India transformation
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 8 highlighted India’s rapid digital transformation, describing the Digital India initiative as a major effort towards the democratisation of technology and asserting that mobile phones and digital connectivity have emerged as important tools for governance, economic growth and innovation. Addressing the India Mobile Congress. It is encouraging to see India's telecom sector steadily moving toward…
PM Modi Pitches 6G, AI, Cybersecurity As Next Digital Frontier: Decoding His India Mobile Congress Address
<p>India's telecom story is moving beyond the rapid expansion of 5G, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi using the India Mobile Congress 2026 platform to outline a broader technology roadmap centred on 6G, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, cybersecurity and advanced digital infrastructure.</p> <p>Speaking at the inauguration of the 10th India Mobile Congress at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi on Thursday, October 8, Modi said India's digital trans…
At IMC 2026, PM Modi Highlights India’s Digital Transformation, Says 5G Has Reached Every District
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi. The event highlights India’s growing digital and telecommunications ecosystem. Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened the 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. The event showcases India’s rapid progress in digital connectivity and technology.
“Major Effort Towards Democratisation of Technology”: PM Modi Highlights Digital India Transformation at IMC 2026
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the Digital India initiative as a major effort towards democratisation of technology, saying it sought to bridge the digital divide by placing mobile phones at the centre of the transformation. India News | “Major Effort Towards Democratisation of Technology”: PM Modi Highlights Digital India Transformation at IMC 2026.
“Those Whose Free Earnings Have Stopped, Will They Love Modi?” PM Spoke at the Mobile Congress Event
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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