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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for a global framework for digital technology. Speaking at the inauguration of the 8th Indian Mobile Congress (IMC), Modi urged global institutions to recognize their importance for global governance.
He emphasized that this issue was raised by India during its G-20 Presidency. Emphasizing the need to create a global set of “do’s and don’ts” for technology, the Prime Minister highlighted the borderless nature of digital tools and applications and called for collective action by global institutions as well as international cooperation to combat cyber threats.
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Modi drew parallels with the aviation sector, which already has well-established structures, and called on the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA 2024), held jointly with the IMC, to play an active role in creating a safe and secure digital ecosystem. secure channels. Telecommunications “In an interconnected world, security cannot be left aside. India’s data protection laws and National Cyber Security Strategy reflect our commitment to building a secure digital environment,” he said. are inclusive, secure and adaptable to future challenges, including ethical AI and data privacy standards that respect the diversity of nations.
“India’s mobile and telecom journey in the 21st century is a study for the entire world,” Modi said. He added that while mobile communications and telecommunications are seen as advantageous globally, telecom in India is not just a means of connectivity but a means of equity and opportunities.
India has 1.2 billion mobile phone users, 950 million internet users and more than 40% of the world's digital transactions are real-time.
Billed by the government as India's premier technology event, IMC will be held this year alongside two important global telecom meetings in Delhi. India will host the WTSA from October 15-24, 2024, ahead of the Global Standards Symposium (GSS 2024). The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a specialized UN agency for information and communications technologies, of which India is a part, holds the WTSA every four years to plan its standardization program.
The Prime Minister emphasized that WTSA strengthens the world through consensus, while India Mobile Congress strengthens the world through connectivity. Then Modi said that consensus and connectivity came together on this occasion. He emphasizes the importance of this combination in today's conflict-ridden world.
The government believes that India's participation in these meetings is crucial in shaping global agendas on emerging technologies such as AI, 6G, Internet of Things, satellite communication and quantum computing.
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“In just 10 years, India has installed optical fiber eight times the distance between the Earth and the Moon,” Modi said.
He added that the cost of internet data in India is now as low as 12 cents per GB, compared to many countries where a GB of data costs 10 to 20 times more. “Today, every Indian uses on average around 30 GB of data per month,” he noted.
The Prime Minister highlighted that telecommunications are helping to bridge the gap between rural and urban areas and between the rich and the poor. He listed four pillars of Digital India: low-cost devices, widespread digital connectivity that reaches every corner of the country, easily accessible data and the aim of being “digital first”, which were all worked together to achieve significant results.
