Jyotiraditya Scindia

June 24, 2025 4:30 PM

Wi-Fi sector projected to hit $22 billion by 2035, says Jyotiraditya Scindia

Union Minister for Communications and Development of the Northeastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, on Tuesday said India is fast becoming a global digital leader, with Wi-Fi expected to play a key role in bridging the digital divide. Speaking at a World Wi-Fi Day event organised by the Broadband India Forum in Delhi, Scindia called Wi-Fi an “invisible force capable of powering visible change.” “Wi-Fi is not just about internet access; it's about widespread inclusion,” the Minister said...

June 10, 2025 4:52 PM

PM Modi highlights India’s digital connectivity revolution in last 11 years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted government’s commitment in advancing India’s digital connectivity over the past 11 years. Responding to an article by Union Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia, PM Modi said, "Our government has been constantly striving to provide world-class facilities in digital connectivity to the country. In his article, Union Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia has explained in detail how the success achieved in this in the last 11 years is inspiring us to mo...

May 28, 2025 2:55 PM

PM Modi: Northeast India Now Front-Runner, Not Just Frontier, Shares an Article on Region’s Rise

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday shared an article written by Union Minister of communications and North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia. PM Modi stated that Northeast India is no longer a frontier, but the front runner. In a post on X, the Prime Minister’s Office said, “Northeast India is no longer a frontier, it’s the front-runner. Union Minister Shri @JM_Scindia pens down a detailed article on the region’s rise as a strategic hub for trade, connectivity, and India’s $3...

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...

May 6, 2025 2:39 PM

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurates Bharat Telecom 2025, emphasizes India’s global export potential

Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, inaugurated Bharat Telecom 2025 in New Delhi on Tuesday, highlighting India’s rising profile as a global hub for telecom manufacturing, services, and exports. Organised by the Telecom Equipment and Services Export Promotion Council (TEPC) in collaboration with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), the two-day event aims to showcase India's capabilities in telecom equipment and next-generat...

May 1, 2025 11:12 AM

Jyotiraditya Scindia meets industry leaders in Mumbai; Ambani, Birla, Tata show interest in Northeast investment opportunities

In a significant push to attract investment into the North Eastern Region (NER), Union Minister for Communications and Minister of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER), Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, held a series of high-level meetings with leading Indian industrialists in Mumbai on Wednesday. Prominent business leaders, including Mukesh Ambani of Reliance Industries, Kumar Mangalam Birla of the Aditya Birla Group, and N. Chandrasekaran of Tata Sons, participated in discussions aimed at expl...

March 24, 2025 6:58 PM

HM Amit Shah, DoNER Minister Scindia greet Assam Rifles on their Raising Day

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, and the Governors and Chief Ministers of several northeastern states have extended their heartfelt greetings to the Assam Rifles personnel and their families on the occasion of their 190th Raising Day on Monday. Headquartered in Shillong, the Assam Rifles, which came into existence in 1835, is currently guarding the 1,643-km unfenced border with Myanmar along the Indian states of Arunachal Pradesh (520 km), Manipur (398 km), Na...

March 5, 2025 12:50 PM

India showcases telecom transformation at MWC 2025, Scindia highlights key innovations

Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday underscored India's rapid telecom transformation at the ongoing Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. At the event, the minister highlighted India’s advancements, including the world’s lowest data tariffs, indigenous 4G/5G stacks, and robust cybersecurity measures. He addressed key sessions such as "Global Tech Governance: Rising to the Challenge" and "Balancing Innovation and Regulation: Global Perspectives on Telecom P...

December 18, 2024 12:26 PM

Regulating OTTs comes under preview of I&B ministry, concerns of Telecom Service Providers have been raised: Jyotiraditya Scindia

The regulation of over-the-top (OTT) platforms falls under the jurisdiction of the Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Ministry, Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia said in an interview with ANI. Scindia also said that one of the six advisory groups he established had flagged concerns regarding OTT platforms, particularly from the perspective of Telecom Service Providers (TSPs). Scindia said, "That is something that, to be very candid, comes under the domain of the Ministr...

December 17, 2024 10:58 AM

North-East gateway to vast Southeast Asian markets, Scindia tells investors

The North-East serves as India's gateway to the South and investing in the region will give investors access to the vast Southeast Asian markets, Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Jyotiraditya Scindia, said on Monday. Speaking at the ‘North East Trade and Investment Roadshow’ in Mumbai, the minister emphasised the region’s immense potential, which now stands ready to contribute to India’s growth with an impressive 11 per cent GDP growth r...