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-generation digital technologies. The event also features an exclusive International Business Expo, with participation from over 130 foreign delegates representing more than 35 countries.
Speaking at the inauguration, Scindia described Bharat Telecom as “a declaration of India’s intent to shape the future of global connectivity through innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth.”
He underlined India’s recent achievements in telecom infrastructure, noting that 99% of villages have been connected with 5G and 82% of the population is now on the network. “In just 22 months, we deployed 4.7 lakh telecom towers. This is not evolution—it is a telecom revolution,” he said. He added that the telecom sector now functions as a foundational layer for healthcare, education, governance, and economic empowerment.
Scindia also credited India’s rapid digital transformation to the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating, “We have moved from being digital followers to becoming global digital leaders.”
Minister of State for Communications, Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, who was also present at the event, echoed similar sentiments. “India is no longer just a participant in global discussions—it is defining them. We have transitioned from being a consumer to a creator of world-class telecom solutions,” he said.
Dr. Sekhar attributed this shift to the Digital India initiative and supportive government policies, including production-linked incentive schemes, spectrum reforms, and the Telecom Technology Development Fund. He noted that India now plays a growing role in global supply chains, producing about 15% of the world’s iPhones, and outlined future ambitions in 6G, satellite broadband, and quantum communication.
Arnob Roy, Chairman of TEPC, welcomed delegates and emphasized India’s emergence as a reliable destination for telecom exports. “Bharat Telecom showcases the transformative power of India’s indigenous telecom ecosystem,” he said, inviting international stakeholders to explore innovations on display.
