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India Secures ITU Backing to Host Global Telecom Conference PP-2030

India has secured support from the International Telecommunication Union Council to host the Plenipotentiary Conference in 2030. The Indian delegation, led by Mukesh Kumar, presented the proposal during the ITU Council meeting in Geneva. India also campaigned for Revathi Mannepalli's candidature for Director of the Radio communication Bureau. Union Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia announced a voluntary contribution towards implementing WTSA resolutions on 6G, AI, and digital transformation.

Key Points: India Wins ITU Support to Host 2030 Telecom Conference

  • India secures ITU Council support to host PP-2030
  • Delegation led by Mukesh Kumar participates in Geneva meeting
  • India campaigns for Revathi Mannepalli for BR Director post
  • Jyotiraditya M Scindia announces voluntary contribution for 6G, AI, DPI
  • India holds 15 bilateral meetings to strengthen telecom cooperation
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India secures Int. Telecommunication Union Council backing to host global telecom conference PP-2030

India secures ITU Council backing to host the 2030 Plenipotentiary Conference, boosting its role in global telecom and digital governance.

"The proposal is expected to be formally approved during the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2026 scheduled to be held in Doha, Qatar - Ministry of Communications"

New Delhi, May 14

India strengthened its position in global telecom and digital policy discussions during the International Telecommunication Union Council 2026 meeting held in Geneva from April 28 to May 8, with the country securing support for hosting the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference, according to the Ministry of Communications.

An Indian delegation led by Mukesh Kumar, Deputy Director General (International Relations), Department of Telecommunications (DoT), participated in the meeting along with the Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations office in Geneva.

During the Council proceedings, India formally presented its proposal to host the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference in 2030. The ITU Council accepted the proposal, marking a significant step in India's growing role in shaping global telecom and digital governance. The proposal is expected to be formally approved during the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2026 scheduled to be held in Doha, Qatar, in November this year.

The Indian delegation also participated in discussions on key issues related to global telecommunications and digital cooperation, including ITU regional presence, ITU membership, and the organisation of ITU events.

As part of its outreach efforts for upcoming ITU elections, India hosted a networking reception at the ITU premises on April 30, which saw participation from representatives of 69 member states.

During the event, India presented its candidature for re-election to the ITU Council and also campaigned for the candidature of Revathi Mannepalli for the post of Director of the Radio communication Bureau (BR). Mannepalli shared her vision for the future of the ITU Radio communication sector during the interaction.

On the sidelines of the Council meeting, the Indian delegation held 15 bilateral meetings with member states to strengthen telecom cooperation and seek support for India's candidatures in the ITU elections.

Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya M Scindia addressed the ITU Council virtually on May 8 and announced India's voluntary contribution towards the implementation of World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA) resolutions related to 6G, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Public Infrastructure, and sustainable digital transformation.

According to the ministry, the contribution is expected to create future opportunities for India to play a larger role in global telecom standardisation and digital development initiatives.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good news! But I hope the government doesn't just focus on international glory. We need to fix local issues like call drops and broadband penetration in villages first. Still, kudos to the delegation for the effort.
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Vikram M
India is rising as a tech leader. Supporting Revathi Mannepalli for BR Director is smart - we need Indian voices in global standard-setting. This is the kind of soft power we should invest in.
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Ananya R
69 countries at the reception? That's impressive networking. But we need to see tangible outcomes - like Indian tech companies getting more global contracts. Let's hope this isn't just a photo op.
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Rohit P
Voluntary contributions for 6G and AI standardization - excellent move! We have the talent and the market. Now we need to ensure our R&D labs produce world-class patents, not just papers.
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Kavya N
Scindia's virtual address shows India's commitment. But I'm cautious - we've seen big announcements before without ground-level action. Let's see how this translates into better internet speeds and lower tariffs for common citizens.
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Siddharth J
As someone working in telecom, this is exciting. Hosting PP-2030 means Indian engineers and researchers will have a front-row seat to shape future

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