The Ministerial Programme held at India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026 focused on exploring strategies for expanding digital connectivity, with Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia emphasizing the need for sustained investment and international cooperation.
On October 8, 2026, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, hosted the Ministerial Programme at India Mobile Congress (IMC) under the theme ‘Scale Without Boundaries: Investing in the Next Billion Digital Connections.’ The high-level event brought together ministers, international organizations, global telecommunications leaders, and industry stakeholders to discuss strategies for expanding meaningful digital connectivity and accelerating investment in next-generation digital infrastructure.
During his address, Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia underlined the importance of sustained investment, stronger international cooperation, and enabling policy frameworks to expand affordable and meaningful digital connectivity. He noted that this effort is crucial as the next billion people connected will be transformative by bringing new learners, entrepreneurs, innovators, and creators into the global digital economy.
The programme provided a platform for discussions on policy, regulation, investment, and international cooperation, with a focus on advancing affordable, reliable, resilient, and inclusive digital connectivity and strengthening the foundations of the global digital economy. The discussions highlighted the need for stronger collaboration among governments, industry, and international organizations to respond to the rapidly evolving digital ecosystem.
The programme featured H.E. Ms. Liisa-Ly Pakosta, Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs, Estonia, and H.E. Mr. Hideo Fuseda, Vice-Minister for International Affairs, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Japan. It also included leading voices from the global telecommunications ecosystem, such as Mr. Seizo Onoe, Director of the Telecommunication Standardization Bureau at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and Mr. John Giusti, Chief Regulatory Officer and President of the GSMA Foundation.
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