India Mobile Congress

October 8, 2026 3:51 PM

Mobile connectivity has become technology’s biggest citizen dividend: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India's telecom sector is steadily moving towards greater self-reliance, with mobile connectivity emerging as a crucial tool for good governance and improving the ease of living for citizens. Inaugurating the 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi, the Prime Minister said the mobile phone has evolved beyond being a medium of communication and has become central to India's Digital India vision. He said the coun...

October 6, 2026 11:12 PM

PM Modi stresses affordable, accessible technology and digital services for Global South

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday emphasised the need to make technology and digital services affordable and accessible, particularly for the Global South, to ensure inclusive and sustainable development. Interacting with Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) Board members at Seva Teerth ahead of the India Mobile Congress, he stressed that democratisation of technology and its reach to the last mile are essential to prevent a widening digital divide. The Prime Ministe...

October 8, 2025 1:43 PM

“We once struggled with 2G, now we have 5G coverage in almost all districts”: PM Modi inaugurates India Mobile Congress 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the 9th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025, Asia’s largest telecom, media, and technology event, at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi. The event, being held from October 8 to 11 under the theme 'Innovate to Transform', highlights India’s commitment to leveraging innovation for digital transformation and societal progress. Addressing the event, PM Modi said numerous startups are showcasing innovations in areas such as financial fraud ...

October 8, 2025 9:15 AM

PM Modi to inaugurate India Mobile Congress 2025, Asia’s largest tech and telecom event today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the ninth edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) on Wednesday at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, marking the start of Asia’s largest technology and telecom event. The four-day event, organised jointly by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), will run from October 8 to 11 under the theme “Innovate to Transform”. It aims to highlight India’s growing leadership in digital transformation an...

May 27, 2025 10:05 AM

Scindia unveils ‘Innovate to Transform’ as theme for 9th edition of India Mobile Congress

Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday unveiled 'Innovate to Transform' as the theme for ninth edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025, scheduled to be held from October 8-11 at Delhi's Yashobhoomi Convention Centre. Speaking at the event, Scindia said that IMC-2025 will provide significant exposure for domestic industries, global manufacturers, international investors, and Indian consumers. It will be a platform to showcase the capabilities India has built ove...

March 17, 2025 12:18 PM

DoT announces launch of the 5G Innovation Hackathon 2025

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on Monday announced the launch of the 5G Innovation Hackathon 2025, a six-month initiative aimed at developing advanced 5G-powered solutions to address key societal and industrial challenges. Open to students, startups, and professionals, the hackathon offers mentorship, funding, and access to over 100 5G Use Case Labs, enabling participants to transform visionary ideas into scalable technologies. The initiative encourages innovation in critical 5G ap...

October 17, 2024 3:46 PM

Digital India Innovation Zone at IMC 2024 highlightes innovative technologies

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on Thursday inaugurated the Digital India Innovation Zone at the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024, offering delegates immersive interactive experiences focused on India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). The Digital India Innovation Zone aims to engage visitors with key DPIs such as DigiLocker, UPI, Aadhaar, eSanjeevani, and ONDC, showcasing the significant technological advancements achieved under the Digital India initiative...