Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launches theme for 10th India Mobile Congress 2026

Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia has launched the theme for the 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026 in New Delhi. The 10th edition of Asia’s largest digital technology forum will be held from 7th to 10th October in New Delhi.

Organised by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), IMC 2026 will bring together global technology leaders, telecom operators, innovators, startups, investors, researchers and policymakers to shape the next phase of India’s digital transformation.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr Scindia said the theme, ‘Scale without Boundaries’, reflects India’s ambition to take its telecom innovations, technologies and digital solutions beyond national borders for global benefit. He said the next phase of India’s telecom journey should focus on exporting home-grown innovations and shaping global technology standards.

Mr Scindia said nearly 500 million people have been connected to 5G services within two-and-a-half years through investments of about 4.5 lakh crore rupees and the rollout of around five lakh telecom towers. He expressed confidence that 6G technology will integrate physical, digital and intelligence ecosystems, with India aiming to become a global leader in the field.

The Minister also said the 10th edition of IMC is anchored around four key pillars — Srishti (Building the Future), Suraksha (Strengthening Trust), Sashakt (Expanding Opportunities) and Samvardhan (Fueling Growth) — reflecting India’s vision of building a digitally empowered, secure and growth-oriented future.

Mr Scindia also highlighted initiatives such as the Bharat 6G Alliance, the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for telecom manufacturing and the Sanchar Saathi portal, saying these are strengthening innovation, domestic manufacturing and digital security. He said IMC 2026 will showcase emerging technologies, including 5G, 6G, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, satellite communications, cloud and edge computing, quantum technologies and green technologies.

Addressing the gathering, Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, Dr Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, said the past decade has been unprecedented for India’s telecom sector and the India Mobile Congress provides a global platform to showcase the country’s achievements in telecommunications. He added that IMC also serves as a platform for collaboration between the government and industry, enabling startups to showcase their innovations while providing investors with opportunities to support India’s growing digital ecosystem.