Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 7th
Edition of the India Mobile Congress at Pragati Maidan’s Bharat Mandapam in New
Delhi on Friday.
The Prime Minister was seen interacting with
representative of leading telecommunication companies.
Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd Chairman Akash Ambani accompanied
PM Modi as he explained to the Premiere the work being done by his company in
the area of telecommunications.
He explained Reliance Jio’s initiative of Space Fibre,
capable of speeds of up to 1 Gbps. Also, on display at the Jio pavilion is the
Jio Bharat device, which offers 4G services.
Bharti Enterprises Chairperson Sunil Bharti Mittal also
interacted with the Prime Minister.
At the Mobile Congress, Bharti Enterprises is
showcasing what it calls the future of innovation with technologies like 5G
Plus, AI-enabled tech, and other Digital infrastructure.
Earlier, Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited demonstrated Bharat’s
first satellite-based giga fibre service ‘JioSpaceFiber’ to provide high-speed
broadband services to previously inaccessible geographies within Bharat. Jio
demonstrated its new satellite broadband.
During the event, PM Modi will confer awards upon 100 ‘5G
Use Case Labs’ established in educational institutions across Bharat as part of
the ‘100 5G Labs initiative.’
This initiative aims to harness the potential of 5G
technology by promoting the development of 5G applications tailored to India’s
unique requirements and global demands.
By encouraging innovation across various sectors,
including education, agriculture, healthcare, power, and transportation, the
initiative propels India to the forefront of 5G technology utilization.
Moreover, it plays a pivotal role in preparing the
country’s academic and start-up ecosystem for the upcoming 6G era, contributing
significantly to the development of indigenous telecom technology vital for
national security.
Speaking at the event Union Minister of
Communications, Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said
the PM’s vision was of technology that is democratise.
“It is the vision of PM Modi that technology is
democratised and people-centric and paves a way for the development of the
society. With this vision, PM Modi has transformed the telecom sector,” said
Vaishnaw.
The India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2023, scheduled from
October 27 to 29, is Asia’s largest telecom, media, and technology forum.
It provides a platform to showcase Bharat’s remarkable
advancements in telecommunications and technology, making significant
announcements and offering start-ups the opportunity to showcase innovative
products and solutions.
Under the theme ‘Global Digital Innovation,’ IMC 2023
seeks to reinforce India’s position as a developer, manufacturer, and exporter
of cutting-edge technologies, including 5G, 6G, Artificial Intelligence (AI),
and critical discussions on issues related to the semiconductor industry, green
technology, and cybersecurity.
This year, IMC introduces a startup program called ‘Aspire’
to facilitate connections between startups, investors, and established
businesses, promoting fresh entrepreneurial initiatives and collaborations.
The event is expected to host over one lakh
participants from 22 countries, including approximately 5,000 CEO-level
delegates, 230 exhibitors, 400 startups, and various stakeholders.
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