Jyotiraditya Scindia

October 20, 2025 10:28 AM

Victory of light over darkness: Union Ministers extend Diwali greetings

Union Ministers on Monday extended their greetings for Diwali, describing the festival of lights as a symbol of the victory of light over darkness. Diwali represents the spiritual triumph of Dharma over Adharma, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country, people light diyas and candles and offer prayers to Lord Lakshmi. Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal shared on X, “Heartfelt Diwali greetings to all fellow citizens! M...

October 17, 2025 4:31 PM

Jyotiraditya Scindia calls Northeast as India’s ‘Growth Engine,’ showcases major developments in one year

Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday described the Northeast as India’s “growth engine,” highlighting a year of record achievements in investment, infrastructure, governance, and connectivity. He was addressing a joint media briefing on the one-year achievements (August 2024-September 2025) of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER), Department of Posts and Department of Telecommunications. The event,...

October 8, 2025 9:49 PM

Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurates SATCOM Summit at IMC 2025, unveils vision for global leadership in satellite communication

Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Wednesday inaugurated the Satcom Summit on “Space Networks for Universal Connectivity” at the India Mobile Congress 2025 (IMC 2025), calling it the beginning of a new revolution in digital inclusion. The event brought together key stakeholders from India’s telecom and space sectors, including Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (Space); V. Narayanan, Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Department of Space; an...

October 6, 2025 4:39 PM

PM Modi to inaugurate India Mobile Congress 2025 on October 8

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025 at New Delhi’s Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, Dwarka, at 9:30 AM on October 8, marking the beginning of one of Asia’s largest technology and innovation gatherings. Ahead of the event, Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Monday visited the IMC 2025 venue to review the final preparations. The Minister travelled to Yashobhoomi and back via the Airport Metro, starting from Shivaji Stadium ...

September 26, 2025 4:43 PM

PM Modi to launch Swadeshi 4G (5G-ready) network, 98,000 mobile towers nationwide: Jyotiraditya Scindia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil a fully indigenous, software-driven Swadeshi 4G network along with the rollout of nearly 98,000 new mobile towers across the country on September 27, said Minister of Communications & Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday. Calling it a “historic milestone,” Scindia said the initiative will ensure no part of India is left without connectivity. The 4G towers are already serving 22 million customers across the country. T...

September 25, 2025 10:38 PM

Govt committed to bridge digital divide, boost local telecom manufacturing: Jyotiraditya Scindia

Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia, along with Telecom Secretary Dr. Neeraj Mittal, chaired a meeting on Thursday with representatives from Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) and the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) Advisory Committee to review key telecom initiatives and policy matters. The meeting covered three major agendas - preparations for India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025, resolution of pending issues flagged by TSPs and OEM...

September 17, 2025 7:33 PM

CSR as catalyst for inclusive growth in Northeast: Scindia

Minister for Communication and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, on Wednesday underlined the transformative role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in bridging developmental gaps in the Northeast. Speaking at the inaugural session of the North East CSR Connect 2025, hosted virtually by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Scindia said, “CSR acts as a catalyst for bridging gaps and building strengths in Northeast India. Infrastructure and basic services...

September 9, 2025 10:27 AM

India unveils UPI-UPU integration at Universal Postal Congress in Dubai

Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, today unveiled the UPI–UPU Integration project at the 28th Universal Postal Congress in Dubai, calling it a landmark step to transform cross-border remittances and expand financial inclusion worldwide. The initiative, developed jointly by the Department of Posts, NPCI International Payments Limited and the Universal Postal Union (UPU), integrates India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with ...

August 19, 2025 3:46 PM

Jyotiraditya Scindia lauds advanced postal technology rolled out nationwide by India Post

India Post has announced the nationwide rollout of its Advanced Postal Technology (APT), a Rs 5,800 crore initiative under the IT 2.0 program aimed at accelerating the country’s digital transformation. Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya M. Scindia congratulated India Post on the launch, calling it a “historic leap in Bharat’s digital journey.” In his post on social media, Scindia highlighted that the platform is fully indigenous and a...

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...