India will lead the world in 6G: PM Narendra Modi at India Mobile Congress

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the 7th Edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2023 as the flagship technology event aims to strengthen India’s position as developer, manufacturer and exporter of key cutting-edge technologies. The three-day event is taking place at Bharat Mandapam in Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. The Prime Minister said that India will lead in 6G.

"This event, held in the times of rapidly changing world in 21st century, has the ability to change the future of crores of people," PM Modi said while addressing at the event.

"India saw the fastest 5G mobile telephony roll-out; 4 lakh 5G base stations set up within one year of roll-out. India has reached 43rd position in mobile broadband speed from previous rank of 118. Today, due to changes taking place in technology every day, we can say that the future is here and now," he added.

The Prime Minister said that 2014, when his government came to power, is not just a date but a change.

"2014 is not just a date, it is 'badlav' (change)," he said.

PM Modi took swipes at Congress-led UPA, saying just like outdated phones whose frozen screens wont work no matter how many swipes were done or buttons pressed, the previous government too was in such a frozen state.

"A restart, or charging the battery or even changing the battery did not work. In 2014, people left such outdated phones and gave us an opportunity to serve the country," he said.

India to lead the world in 6G

The Prime Minister hailed the expansion of 5G in the country and exuded confidence that India will lead the world in the 6G technology.

"We are not only expanding 5G in the country but also moving in the direction of becoming leaders in the area of 6G technology...Everyone knows what happened during the 2G (spectrum allocation during UPA govt). During our government, 4G was expanded but there was no stain on us. I am confident that India will lead the world in 6G technology," he said.