Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurates 10th edition of India Mobile Congress

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, while also noting the GSMA Board meeting hosted in the country. Highlighting the evolution of the telecom sector over the past decade, the Prime Minister noted that 5G networks now operate from over 5.5 lakh base stations reaching every district. He emphasized the role of mobile phones as tools for good governance, financial inclusion through direct benefit transfers, digital education via platforms like Diksha, and the expansion of the creator and gaming economy. Additionally, he underscored the need for strong cybersecurity frameworks, a global framework to combat deepfakes, and India's transition toward domestic product design, technology, and intellectual property in the telecom and semiconductor manufacturing sectors.