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Prime Minister Modi has announced that India is positioned to lead the next digital revolution in cutting-edge technologies. The initiative involves major global partnerships with tech giants like Ericsson and Nokia to establish advanced training centers. These collaborations will provide hands-on training in 5G, AI, and cybersecurity through BSNL's institute in Jabalpur. The programs are designed to benefit students, professionals, and public sector employees across various skill levels.

Key Points: Modi Says India Will Lead Global 5G AI IoT Digital Transformation

  • Modi cites India's UPI and digital governance as global case studies
  • BSNL partners with Ericsson, Nokia, Cisco and Qualcomm for tech training
  • New 5G Centre of Excellence established at BRBRAITT Jabalpur
  • Training programs range from 2-week intensives to 84-hour certifications
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India to lead next wave of 5G, AI and IoT: PM Modi

PM Modi declares India poised to lead next wave of 5G, AI, IoT and cybersecurity, citing UPI success and global tech partnerships with Ericsson, Nokia, Cisco, Qualcomm.

"India will lead and set benchmarks - PMO India"

New Delhi, Aug 20

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded India’s achievements in expanding affordable broadband, revolutionising digital payments through UPI, and leveraging technology for governance, noting that these milestones have now become global case studies.

PM Modi underscored that the country is poised to lead the next wave of digital transformation in 5G, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT) and cybersecurity, setting benchmarks for the world.

Resharing a post by Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, the Prime Minister’s Office said India’s progress in digital infrastructure is not only empowering citizens but also shaping the global digital economy.

“Union Minister @JM_Scindia highlights that India’s progress in affordable broadband, UPI and digital governance is now a global case study. He underscores that in the next wave of 5G, AI, IoT and cybersecurity, India will lead and set benchmarks,” PMO India wrote on social media platform X.

Scindia, in his post, highlighted Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited’s (BSNL) collaborations with four global technology leaders -- Ericsson, Qualcomm, Cisco and Nokia -- as a crucial step in preparing India’s youth to command the frontiers of digital innovation.

According to Scindia, these partnerships are aligned with flagship initiatives such as Digital India, Skill India, Make in India and Startup India, and are expected to position India as a global hub for telecom innovation and expertise.

At the core of this effort is BSNL’s apex training institute, Bharat Ratna Bhim Rao Ambedkar Institute of Telecom Training (BRBRAITT) in Jabalpur, which will serve as the nodal centre for rolling out advanced skilling and research programmes.

Under the collaboration, Ericsson will establish a 5G Centre of Excellence at BRBRAITT, offering hands-on training supported by global best practices.

Qualcomm will provide advanced courses in 5G and AI, sponsoring training for the first 100 students and creating new employability avenues.

Cisco will extend its Networking Academy to deepen access to world-class training in networking and cybersecurity, while Nokia will set up a 5G and AI-ML Lab with joint certifications that will bolster graduates’ industry readiness.

Scindia emphasised that this initiative is designed to benefit students, working professionals and public sector employees through training modules ranging from two-week intensives to 84-hour comprehensive programmes.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Hope the implementation matches the vision. While the collaborations with Ericsson, Qualcomm etc. sound promising, we need to ensure the training actually reaches tier 2 and tier 3 cities, not just metro students.
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Arjun K
As someone working in IT, this is exactly what India needs! The global partnerships will bring international standards to our training programs. The 5G Centre of Excellence in Jabalpur is a smart move beyond traditional tech hubs.
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Sarah B
Impressive vision! India's digital transformation story is becoming an inspiration for many developing nations. The focus on cybersecurity along with 5G shows comprehensive thinking.
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Vikram M
Training 100 students sponsored by Qualcomm is good but we need scale. Hope this is just the beginning and more companies join this initiative. Digital India needs massive skilling efforts!
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Kavya N
Finally seeing BSNL being revitalized with these global partnerships! The focus on both students and working professionals through different duration programs shows thoughtful planning. Jai Hind! 🙏

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