Brasilia [Brazil], June 3 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Communication and TDP leader Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar lauded India’s transformative strides in telecom infrastructure while addressing the BRICS Communication Ministers’ meeting in Brasilia. Calling the event “quite successful,” Sekhar highlighted India’s leading role in advancing telecom technology and connectivity among member nations.
Sharing his reflections on the meeting, Sekhar said, “I have listened to ten other countries about how they have been doing with their telecom infrastructure. I am proud to say India has achieved something unthinkable. We have connected more than 95 percent of India. We have high-quality fibre to almost every village. We have more than 80 percent with 5G connections.”
He also emphasized India’s international leadership in telecom innovation, citing the country’s best practices, satellite-based reforms, and proactive steps taken to prevent telecom fraud. “All in all, it’s quite successful, and we are one of the countries that have done much more than many others,” Sekhar added, underscoring India’s impressive digital infrastructure achievements.
India’s advancements were showcased prominently during the meeting, reflecting the country’s ongoing efforts to expand digital access and strengthen global cooperation in communications technology.
Meanwhile, further reinforcing India’s presence on the BRICS platform, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has embarked on a visit to Brazil to participate in the 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum, also being held in Brasilia. His participation symbolizes India’s active role across multiple BRICS sectors, including communication, governance, and diplomacy.
Birla will represent India at the forum from June 3 to June 5, with the event centered around the theme, “The Role of BRICS Parliaments in Building a More Inclusive and Sustainable Global Governance.” He will deliver addresses on pressing global issues, including Responsible and Inclusive Artificial Intelligence and Multilateral Peace and Security Reform.
The Indian parliamentary delegation includes several prominent leaders: Harivansh, Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha; Surendra Singh Nagar; Vijay Baghel; Vivek Thakur; Shabari Byreddy; along with Utpal Kumar Singh, Secretary General of the Lok Sabha; and P.C. Mody, Secretary General of the Rajya Sabha.
During the Forum, the Indian delegation will engage in plenary sessions covering a broad range of global topics including economic development, inter-parliamentary cooperation, global health, and climate sustainability. The forum will conclude with the adoption of a Joint Statement. Speaker Birla is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with presiding officers of other BRICS nations, adding further diplomatic weight to the visit. (ANI)
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