PM Modi Inaugurates 9th India Mobile Congress 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 9th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025, Asia’s largest telecom, media, and technology event, at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in New Delhi. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister emphasized that digital connectivity is no longer a privilege or luxury, but an essential part of every Indian’s daily life. He said India’s rapid growth in the telecom and digital technology sectors reflects the success of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India) vision.

Highlights from the Prime Minister’s Address

PM Modi highlighted India’s transformative journey in telecom, stating that a country once struggling with 2G has now achieved 5G coverage in nearly every district.

He also emphasized,

• The country’s growing role as a global hub for innovation and manufacturing.
• The importance of Made in India 4G Stack, a milestone in indigenous technological advancement.
• The vast opportunities in investment, innovation, and entrepreneurship within the Indian telecom sector.

The Prime Minister noted that the India Mobile Congress has evolved beyond telecom, becoming Asia’s biggest digital technology platform, showcasing India’s leadership in emerging tech ecosystems.

India’s Digital Growth Story

• PM Modi credited India’s digital transformation to visionary initiatives under the Digital India Mission.
• He said that Aatmanirbhar Bharat has strengthened India’s innovation potential, making the nation one of the world’s most dynamic digital economies.
• He also highlighted how India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), including platforms like Aadhaar, UPI, and DigiLocker, is now being adopted and studied by countries across the world.

Remarks by Communications Minister

Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia said that India has become the “Digital Flag Bearer of the World.” He explained that India’s telecom revolution is built on the four D’s,

• Democracy
• Demography
• Digital First
• Delivery

Key Achievements Highlighted

• India’s broadband users have increased from 60 million in 2014 to 944 million in 2025.
• 99.9% of districts are now connected with 5G networks.
• India is the world’s second-largest telecom market and second-largest 5G market.
• Around 20 countries are in active discussions to adopt India’s Digital Public Infrastructure model.
• India now accounts for 20% of the world’s mobile users.

About India Mobile Congress 2025

The India Mobile Congress (IMC) is Asia’s premier platform for telecom, media, and technology stakeholders to collaborate and showcase innovations in digital communication.

Event Highlights,

• Duration: 4 days
• Venue: Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, New Delhi
• Participants: Over 1.5 lakh visitors from 150+ countries
• Companies Participating: More than 400 global and Indian firms

Key Themes for 2025

• Optical Communications
• Semiconductors in Telecom
• Quantum Communications
• 6G and Next-Generation Connectivity

The event’s theme – “Innovate to Transform” – reflects India’s vision of leveraging innovation and technology to drive digital transformation and societal progress.

Static Facts

• Event Name: 9th India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025
• Inaugurated By: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
• Date: October 2025
• Venue: Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, New Delhi
• Theme: “Innovate to Transform”
• Organized By: Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI)