Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, visited the IMC 2026 venue at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka to review preparations. The event will showcase India’s remarkable progress in telecommunications, digital connectivity, and technological innovation.
On October 5, 2026, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, visited the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026 venue at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka to review final preparations ahead of its inauguration by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on October 8. During his visit, Scindia took a detailed tour of the exhibition area, interacted with participating startups and exhibitors, and chaired review meetings with senior officials from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), and partner agencies.
Scindia also addressed the media outlining the scale, ambition, and global significance of IMC 2026. He stated, 'The edition of India Mobile Congress is here. Tremendous amount of excitement, energy, pulsing capabilities and proven model of Indian telecom connectivity. The connectivity on which new frontiers of technology are being explored. Come, be a part of this experience where we will have thousands of exhibitors, hundreds of companies, new products as India moves from a services nation to a product nation.'
IMC 2026 aims to showcase India’s remarkable progress in telecommunications, digital connectivity, and technological innovation while providing a global platform for collaboration, investment, and knowledge exchange.
India’s telecom and digital ecosystem has witnessed significant growth in recent years. The country now has 1.01 billion broadband subscribers and over 1 billion internet subscribers, while 5G services cover 99.9 per cent of districts and reach 85 per cent of the population. Further, 98.7 per cent of villages have 4G connectivity, reflecting the rapid expansion of digital connectivity across the country.
India has also emerged as the fifth country in the world to develop its own indigenous 4G stack, marking a significant milestone in the country’s journey towards technological self-reliance and strengthening its capabilities in designing, developing, and deploying advanced telecom technologies.
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