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DoT's Digital Twin Revolution: How AI Will Transform India's Infrastructure

The Department of Telecommunications is pioneering a groundbreaking AI-driven digital twin technology through its Sangam Initiative. This innovative approach will leverage telecom networks and advanced computing to transform infrastructure planning across multiple sectors. By creating a collaborative sandbox, DoT aims to develop secure, privacy-preserving systems that can generate unprecedented insights into urban mobility and infrastructure management. The project represents a significant leap forward in how India approaches technological integration and smart city development.

Key Points: DoT Launches AI Digital Twin Sandbox for Smarter Infrastructure

  • DoT launches Innovation and Regulatory Sandbox for digital twin technology
  • Telecom mobility data enables advanced urban planning insights
  • AI-driven systems to create real-time green corridors for emergency vehicles
  • Collaborative platform involving industry, academia, and policymakers
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DoT to launch innovation and regulatory sandbox to boost AI-driven digital twin technology

DoT's innovative Sangam Initiative unveils AI-powered digital twin technology to revolutionize urban planning and mobility insights

"We are creating a collaborative platform that will transform how India plans and manages large-scale projects - DoT Official"

New Delhi, Oct 16

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is set to launch an Innovation and Regulatory Sandbox as part of its Sangam Initiative to promote telecom-powered Digital Twins and AI-driven insights for smarter infrastructure planning, Ministry of Communications said on Thursday.

The initiative aims to bring together industry, academia, and policymakers to co-develop advanced digital solutions that will transform how India plans, manages, and monitors large-scale projects.

The announcement was made during the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025, where the DoT showcased its pioneering Digital Twin with AI-Driven Insights initiative.

The exhibit demonstrated how the integration of telecom networks, computing, and sensing technologies can revolutionise planning and decision-making in sectors like mobility, tourism, and green infrastructure.

The DoT's Digital Twin demonstrations drew strong engagement from policymakers, planners, and technology experts.

Developed in collaboration with leading telecom operators and equipment makers, the live showcase highlighted real-world use cases such as urban mobility insights, tourism flow analysis, and intelligent traffic coordination through connected systems.

In one demonstration, telecom mobility data was used to analyse travel patterns across areas like Vasant Kunj and Central Vista in New Delhi, offering valuable insights for metro and transport agencies.

Another use case focused on Ayodhya, where mobility data revealed detailed tourist movement patterns, helping planners improve infrastructure and travel experiences.

A third demo showed how telecom-powered networks could create real-time green corridors for emergency or special vehicles using AI and edge computing.

Under the Sangam Initiative, the upcoming sandbox will serve as a collaborative platform for developing AI models, data frameworks, and digital twin toolkits.

It will ensure secure, privacy-preserving, and interoperable systems that can be applied across multiple sectors, from transport to urban planning.

DoT has also partnered with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) to form an Inter-Ministerial Joint Working Group focused on using telecom-enabled Digital Twin technologies for smarter urban mobility.

Additionally, the department is working with academic institutions such as IISc, IIT Kanpur, and IIT Madras, along with transport bodies like DMRC and CUMTA Chennai, to advance research and implementation.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Great initiative but I hope they address data privacy concerns properly. With telecom data being used, we need strong safeguards to prevent misuse. The sandbox approach is smart though.
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Arjun K
Finally! Our cities desperately need smarter traffic management. The green corridors for emergency vehicles could save so many lives in our congested metros. Hope this gets implemented quickly across major cities.
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Sarah B
As someone working in urban planning, this is a game-changer. The collaboration with IITs and transport bodies shows they're serious about proper implementation. Looking forward to seeing the results!
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Vikram M
Good to see government embracing cutting-edge tech. The inter-ministerial coordination between DoT and MoHUA is crucial for success. Hope this doesn't get stuck in bureaucratic delays like many other initiatives.
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Kavya N
The tourism flow analysis for Ayodhya is brilliant! This can help manage crowds during festivals and improve facilities. More such applications needed for other pilgrimage sites too. 🙏

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