Prime Minister Modi Inaugurates 10th Edition of India Mobile Congress 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the 10th edition of India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026, Asia’s leading digital technology and telecommunications forum, at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. The event brings together policymakers, global technology leaders, telecom operators, innovators, startups, investors, academia and international stakeholders to shape the future of digital connectivity and emerging technologies.
The event is being organised jointly by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, and the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) under the overarching theme “Scale Without Boundaries”, reflecting India’s ambition to take digital innovation, connectivity and technology-led growth beyond traditional boundaries.
Addressing the gathering, Shri Modi emphasised the transformative role of technology and the importance of innovation, connectivity and digital solutions in driving inclusive and sustainable development.
The Prime Minister also said “ India Mobile Congress is the testament of India’s evolving telecom sector and digital connectivity. In 2022, we launched 5G from this platform. In 2023, I explained how India transformed from 5G rollout to 5G reachout and today, we are witnessing how 5G has reached every district of our country. Today, India has 5,50,000 5G Base Stations and mobile internet speed from 2022, has increased by 10 times.
He said, The revolution that has taken place in the telecom sector has directly benefited the citizens of India. Today, hundreds of government services are available through mobile phones. Government assistance is now reaching beneficiaries directly through their bank accounts. Through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), nearly ₹50 lakh crore has been transferred directly to beneficiaries and credited to their bank accounts. This is not a small figure. It has also helped prevent nearly ₹5 lakh crore from reaching the wrong hands.”
The Prime Minister emphasized “Over the years, India has transformed from being a consumer to a creator. Now, the country is moving towards a stage where product design will also take place in India. The technology and intellectual property (IP) behind these products will also be Indian. All necessary incentives are being provided, and all essential reforms are being implemented to achieve this. In short, the ‘Reform Express’ is speeding ahead in the telecom sector as well.”
Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya M. Scindia and Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani were among the dignitaries present on the occasion.(UPDATED ON 8TH OCT 2026)
