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India to Lead World in 6G After Record 5G Rollout, Says Scindia

Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced India's ambition to lead the world in 6G technology, building on its unprecedented 5G rollout. He highlighted that 5G services now cover 99.9% of India's districts, achieved within just 22 months with massive private investment. The government aims to expand 5G users from 400 million currently to 1 billion by 2030 while deepening rural digital connectivity. India has also improved its position in the global Network Readiness Index, reflecting its growing digital leadership.

Key Points: India to Lead Global 6G Development, Says Minister Scindia

  • Fastest global 5G rollout in 22 months
  • 400 million users, target of 1B by 2030
  • Rs 4 lakh crore invested in telecom expansion
  • Broadband connections surged from 60M to 1B
  • Improved global Network Readiness Index rank
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After 5G, India to lead the world in 6G: Jyotiraditya Scindia

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia states India will lead the world in 6G technology, following its record-fast 5G rollout to nearly all districts.

"India followed the world in 4G, marched with the world in 5G and will lead the world in 6G. - Jyotiraditya Scindia"

New Delhi, Feb 11

Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday said that India followed the world in 4G, marched with the world in 5G and will lead the world in 6G.

Responding to questions in the Lok Sabha today, the minister highlighted India's rapidly transforming digital landscape and future roadmap.

India has rolled out 5G at the fastest pace in the world. Within just 22 months, 5G services have been launched in 99.9 per cent of the country's districts, setting a global benchmark.

"Telecom service providers have invested nearly Rs 4 lakh crore for this expansion, with over 5 lakh BTS (Base Transceiver Stations) installed nationwide," he mentioned.

Currently, 400 million citizens are benefiting from 5G services, and this number is expected to rise to 1 billion by 2030, he stated.

Highlighting efforts to extend digital connectivity to the last mile, Scindia said the expansion of Wi-Fi networks is ushering in a new revolution in rural India.

He noted that Maharashtra ranks among the top states in the country in terms of Wi-Fi hotspots deployments. The minister further underlined that broadband connectivity in India has surged from 60 million connections a decade ago to 1 billion today.

By 2030, the government aims to further strengthen and deepen this digital infrastructure.

"Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is no longer a follower of technology but has emerged as a global digital leader," said Communications Minister, adding that the revolution is no longer confined to metropolitan cities but is reaching villages across the country, reshaping citizens' lives, education, healthcare, and livelihoods.

Meanwhile, the government said India has improved its global 'Network Readiness Index 2025' (NRI 2025) position by four slots and is now placed at 45th rank, leading in several indicators. The report has been published by the Portulans Institute, an independent, non-profit research and educational institute based in Washington, DC.

"India has not only improved its ranking but has also improved its score from 53.63 out of 100 in 2024 to 54.43 out of 100 in 2025. It is noteworthy that India leads in several indicators," said Ministry of Communications.

- IANS

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Priya S
Great to hear about the ambition, but I hope the focus remains on making the current 5G affordable and reliable first. In my area, the signal is still very patchy. Let's perfect the foundation before leaping ahead.
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Rohit P
The investment figure of Rs 4 lakh crore is staggering. This shows serious commitment. If this digital push reaches villages as promised, it can transform agriculture and small businesses. A game-changer for Bharat.
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Sarah B
As someone who works remotely from a tier-2 city, the improvement in broadband and now 5G has been life-changing. Hoping 6G brings even more opportunities for distributed work across India.
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Karthik V
Leading in 6G is a bold vision. But we need to ensure our own companies and startups are at the forefront of developing the technology, not just implementing what others create. Make in India for 6G!
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Nisha Z
The part about Wi-Fi in rural areas is most important. Digital connectivity can bridge so many gaps in education and healthcare. Hope the ground reality matches these announcements soon. 🤞

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