India to lead in shaping 6G technology regulations, says Jyotiraditya Scindia
Union Minister of Communications
Jyotiraditya Scindia
on Saturday said that India is poised to play a leading role in formulating global regulations for 6G technology, as the country continues to accelerate its presence in the global telecommunications landscape under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
'A telecommunication revolution is rapidly unfolding across the globe, and India is at the forefront of this movement,' Scindia said while addressing an event on
World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
as reported PTI.
Highlighting the country's rapid strides in digital infrastructure, Scindia noted, 'The rollout of 5G technology has taken place, and in just 22 months, the information revolution has reached 82 per cent of the population across 99 percent of districts in the country. India will take the lead in shaping the upcoming
6G technology regulations
.'
The minister also emphasized the transformative efforts underway within India Post, which he described as one of the largest logistics and distribution networks globally, with 1.64 lakh (164,000) post offices and 2.5 lakh (250,000) postal workers.
'New services are being introduced in the postal system. In 2008, I designed the logo for the Department of Posts, with the slogan 'Postal Service is Public Service.' Every postal worker operates with this spirit. India will continue to lead the
telecom revolution
,' said Scindia, who previously served as Minister of State for Communications during the first UPA government under Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, observed on May 17, aims to raise global awareness about the impact of the internet and digital technologies on society and to promote efforts to bridge the digital divide.
Responding to recent public sentiment surrounding international geopolitics, Scindia commented on the citizen-led boycott of Turkiye and Azerbaijan following their support for Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. 'This is the will of the people. The nation comes first,' he stated. 'The boycott is an emotional decision taken by the people of the nation. Citizens have made this decision voluntarily. The nation comes first, and no citizen will compromise when it comes to national interest and security,' Scindia added.
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