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The Department of Telecommunications has launched a major new initiative at the India Mobile Congress. They unveiled the "Digital Communication Theme" for the upcoming ESTIC-2025 event. The launch also formally kicked off the Bharat 6G Alliance, highlighting India's push for leadership in next-generation technology. Senior officials stressed that innovation and collaboration are key to building a self-reliant and developed India.

Key Points: DoT Launches Digital Theme and Bharat 6G Alliance at IMC 2025

  • A theme video showcased India's digital transformation journey over the past decade
  • The Bharat 6G Alliance is central to developing future 6G standards and protocols
  • Officials emphasized collaboration and indigenous innovation as key drivers
  • New policy frameworks like the RDI Scheme aim for global tech leadership
  • The initiative underscores the role of telecom as the backbone of the digital economy
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IMC 2025: DoT launches 'Digital Communication Theme' for ESTIC-2025, kicks off Bharat 6G Alliance

India's DoT unveils the "Digital Communication Theme" for ESTIC-2025 and inaugurates the Bharat 6G Alliance, charting a course for an Atmanirbhar and Viksit Bharat.

"India must imagine the future boldly, innovate to realise it, and inspire the next generation to build a Viksit Bharat - Neeraj Mittal, Telecom Secretary"

New Delhi, Oct 9

The Department of Telecommunications launched the “Digital Communication Theme” for the upcoming Emerging Science Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025 and inaugurated the Bharat 6G Alliance in a session at Asia’s biggest technology event, the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025.

"The highlight of the event was the unveiling of a powerful theme video that captured India's extraordinary digital transformation over the past decade, setting an ambitious vision for an Atmanirbhar Bharat in the 6G era," an official statement said.

The launch featured a theme film which traced the country’s evolution from limited connectivity to becoming a global digital leader and underscored the role of policy, innovation, and inclusivity in shaping this journey.

Telecommunications Secretary and Digital Communications Commission Chairman Neeraj Mittal emphasised the centrality of collaboration and innovation in shaping the future of connectivity, saying that "India must imagine the future boldly, innovate to realise it, and inspire the next generation to build a Viksit Bharat".

Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government, Prof. Ajay Sood, underscored telecommunications as the backbone of India’s digital economy and pointed to initiatives such as the Technology Development Fund and the upcoming Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme as key enablers in India’s pursuit of global technology leadership.

Sood congratulated the Department of Telecommunications for its sustained focus on indigenous innovation and strategic policy frameworks, the release said.

Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya M. Scindia had earlier this week said that India is taking the lead in the global race towards 6G technology.

He said that standards and protocols for 6G are already being developed, with the Bharat 6G Alliance, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2022, playing a major role in this progress.

- IANS

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Rohit P
While I appreciate the vision, I hope this doesn't remain just another announcement. We need to ensure rural areas get proper 4G coverage first before jumping to 6G. Many villages still struggle with basic connectivity.
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Arjun K
As someone working in telecom sector, this is exciting! The Technology Development Fund and RDI Scheme will boost local manufacturing and innovation. Atmanirbhar Bharat in action! 💪
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Sarah B
Impressive to see India taking the lead in 6G standards development. The collaboration between government, industry and academia through Bharat 6G Alliance is the right approach for global technology leadership.
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Vikram M
Hope this leads to affordable 6G services for common people. Sometimes these technological advances come with expensive tariffs that ordinary citizens can't afford. Digital India should be inclusive for all.
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Kavya N
The theme video showing India's digital transformation must be inspiring! From limited connectivity to global digital leader - this is the New India we're building. Proud moment for every Indian! ✨

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