New Delhi [India], October 5 (ANI): Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Sunday asserted that India is emerging as a global pioneer in communications, technology, and artificial intelligence (AI). Speaking at the sidelines of the Kautilya Economic Forum, he highlighted India’s rapid digital transformation, noting the country’s 944 million broadband users and the world’s second-largest mobile subscriber base.
Scindia said, “If you look at 944 million broadband users… let me say this, the leading digital nation of the world. You have the second-largest number of mobile subscribers in the world. So India today is pioneering in the area of communications, in the area of technology, in the area of AI.”
He also spoke about the upcoming India Mobile Congress (IMC), scheduled from October 8–11 in New Delhi. Calling it a global event, Scindia said the IMC will welcome delegations from 150 countries, nearly 7,000 delegates, and 1,500 exhibitors. The congress will focus on innovations in 4G and 5G use cases, AI, quantum computing, and other emerging technologies, marking a new era of progress for the sector.
The Minister underlined the government’s emphasis on telecom and digital infrastructure, including the AI Mission and the Semiconductor Mission backed by a ₹76,000 crore investment to build a strong semiconductor ecosystem. From Gujarat to Assam, semiconductor fabrication units are being established, with India producing its first indigenous chip.
“India today is pioneering in the area of communications, in the area of technology, in the area of AI,” Scindia reiterated. He also noted that India is now the second-largest mobile phone manufacturer, supported by both global and domestic players.
The IMC will feature seven strategic verticals aiming to contribute 10 per cent of global patents, with a strong focus on enhancing telecom service quality and consumer accountability. Scindia also emphasised India’s vibrant innovation ecosystem, driven by startups and entrepreneurs such as Tejas Networks, VVDN, and Dixon, and the strong presence of global technology firms.
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