Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, attended a high-level telecom sector discussion at the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026 in New Delhi.
On October 8, 2026, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, participated in a CEO Round Table focused on 'The Sovereign Inflection & The Future of Telecom' during the 10th edition of India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. This high-level discussion brought together senior representatives from various sectors including telecommunications, digital infrastructure, network equipment, technology, and consulting to deliberate on emerging opportunities and strategic priorities shaping the future of India’s telecom sector.
The Round Table was part of IMC 2026, organized under the theme ‘Scale Without Boundaries’, with a focus on translating innovation into scalable, resilient, and globally relevant digital capabilities. Senior industry leaders from leading telecom service providers, network equipment manufacturers, technology companies, digital infrastructure firms, and industry advisory organizations participated in the discussions.
The discussions centered on the rapidly evolving telecom value chain and the convergence of Artificial Intelligence, cloud and compute, advanced connectivity, intelligent networks, and next-generation communication technologies. The participants also deliberated on strengthening domestic capabilities, fostering innovation, building resilient digital infrastructure, and creating an enabling policy environment to support sustained investment and technological advancement.
Shri Scindia emphasized the importance of a partnership-based approach between the Government and industry in shaping the next phase of India’s telecom journey. He highlighted the Department of Telecommunications as an enabler and facilitator in fostering an ecosystem that would allow all stakeholders to contribute to the growth and development of the sector.
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