Union Minister Scindia Unveils India’s Telecom Progress at MWC 2025

Union Minister for Communications, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, represented India at the prestigious Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. During his visit, he engaged with top industry leaders, addressed key sessions, and witnessed groundbreaking tech innovations. India’s participation at MWC 2025 highlighted its rapid 5G expansion, lowest data tariffs, indigenous telecom infrastructure, and robust cybersecurity framework.

Shri Scindia emphasized India’s commitment to tech governance, balancing innovation with regulation, and fostering global partnerships to strengthen the nation’s digital infrastructure. The event also marked the unveiling of India Mobile Congress 2025 and the inauguration of the Bharat Pavilion, showcasing India’s telecom capabilities.

Key Highlights of India’s Participation at MWC 2025

Minister’s Engagements & Key Sessions

• Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia attended MWC 2025 to showcase India’s telecom transformation.

He participated in key discussions, including,

• “Global Tech Governance: Rising to the Challenge”
• “Balancing Innovation & Regulation: Global Perspectives on Telecom Policy”

Highlighted India’s four-step approach to balancing innovation and regulation,

• Spectrum management
• Market stability
• Telecom regulatory reforms
• Cybersecurity measures for consumer protection

India’s Telecom Achievements Showcased

• India’s fastest 5G rollout and lowest data tariffs globally were major talking points.
• The indigenous 4G/5G technology stack was displayed, showcasing India’s telecom self-reliance.
• Aadhaar and BharatNet were highlighted as successful digital inclusion initiatives.
• India’s commitment to sustainable, inclusive, and trustworthy tech governance was reinforced.

Unveiling of India Mobile Congress 2025 & Bharat Pavilion

• Shri Scindia unveiled the India Mobile Congress 2025 curtain.

Inaugurated the Bharat Pavilion, featuring,

• 38 Indian telecom equipment manufacturers displaying cutting-edge products.
• Support from Telecom Equipment & Services Export Promotion Council (TEPC) and DoT.

Launch of Indigenous Tech at MWC 2025

• Shri Scindia inaugurated VVDN’s AI-based Wi-Fi 7, an indigenous telecom innovation.
• Visited booths of major tech giants such as Meta and Google Cloud to explore emerging technologies.

Strategic Industry Engagements

• Engaged with top executives from leading global telecom firms:
• Qualcomm, Cisco, Mavenir, Ericsson, Nokia, AMD, AT&T, Airtel, BSNL, CDOT, TEPC.
• Hosted a dinner meeting with CEOs, fostering international collaborations and partnerships.
• Held bilateral discussions with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

MWC 2025: Global Impact & India’s Role

• Themed “Converge. Connect. Create.”, MWC 2025 gathered,
• 101,000+ attendees from 200+ countries.
• 2,700+ exhibitors and 1,200+ speakers from the telecom industry.
• Focused on 5G, AI, IoT, digital transformation, and future connectivity.
• India’s participation underscored its role in shaping global telecom policies, investments, and digital innovation.