Jyotiraditya Scindia
6G Soon to be In India
Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia held a meeting with the seven working groups of the Bharat 6G Alliance, signaling the future arrival of 6G in India. Sharing the news on X (formerly Twitter), Scindia expressed optimism about India’s 6G potential, stating, “6G is India’s future! 6G is India’s potential!” He highlighted the initiative as part of […]
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35000 4G Sites in India by BSNL, Says Jyotiraditya Scindia
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched 35,000 4G sites across India, with plans to deploy 100,000 sites by mid-2025. India’s Union Telecom Minister, Jyotiraditya Scindia, confirmed that BSNL has already rolled out 35,000 4G sites and aims to reach its 1 lakh target by June 2025. "4G सेवा के लिए #BSNL द्वारा 35,000 टावर […]
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Indigenous 4G Stack Set for Mid-2025 Launch
India’s locally developed 4G technology stack is set to roll out by mid-next year, and the country is also targeting a 10% share in global 6G patents, according to Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. Speaking at an industry event, Scindia emphasized that India has emerged as a symbol of hope and stability amidst global economic and […]
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Scindia Prioritizes Quality, Local Manufacturing, and R&D for Telecom Sector Growth
Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has outlined key pillars to drive the future of India’s telecom sector, emphasizing increased R&D, improved quality of service (QoS), and the development of a locally built 4G stack. In a recent interview, Scindia highlighted the country’s progress, noting that while India was a follower in 3G, it became a key […]
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Indian Telecom Firms Target 10% Share of Global 6G Patents in 3 Years
Indian telecom companies are targeting a 10% share of global sixth-generation (6G) patents within the next three years, according to a statement from the Ministry of Communications. “Stakeholders Advisory Committee (SAC) members stressed the need to align research with ‘India’s needs’ and to establish a robust standards community,” the ministry said. India has already initiated […]
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BSNL 4G Rollout Status- 15,000 BSNL 4G sites to be Completed
State-owned telecommunications company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) in India has announced the completion of over 15,000 4G sites under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. This achievement was shared on X (formerly Twitter), with BSNL stating, “4G for Every Indian.” Proud to announce the milestone of 15,000+ 4G sites built under the #AtmanirbharBharat initiative. Empowering India […]
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95% Indian Villages have Internet Connectivity- Jyotiraditya Scindia
Under the Digital India Initiative, the government has implemented various measures to connect not only metropolitan areas but also tier-2 and tier-3 cities, as well as rural and remote regions. As of March 2024, India has a total of 954.40 million internet subscribers, with 398.35 million residing in rural areas. Additionally, by April 2024, out […]
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Jyotiraditya Scindia Conducts 5G Call Using Indigenous Technology
Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Minister of Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region, along with Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, Minister of State for Communications & Rural Development, inaugurated the Network Operations Centre at the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) Delhi Campus. The Centre hosts indigenously developed security infrastructure for identifying and monitoring cyber […]
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India has Low Call Rates and Data Rates, Says Scindia
India now has 1.17 billion mobile connections and 930 million internet connections, according to Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, who addressed the Lok Sabha. He highlighted that call rates in India are among the lowest globally, with the cost per minute dropping from 53 paisa to just 3 paisa, representing a 93% reduction. Additionally, the cost […]
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Telecom Network in All Indian Villages Within 12 Months
Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia announced on Saturday that the Indian government aims to achieve 100% telecom connectivity coverage in all villages across the country within the next 12 months. Special funds have been allocated by the Cabinet for this initiative, with Scindia personally overseeing the progress on a weekly basis. During a press conference, […]
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