In a resounding address to the Lok Sabha, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia painted a vivid picture of India’s telecom dominance. ‘We followed in 4G, walked shoulder-to-shoulder in 5G, and will lead the world in 6G,’ he proclaimed, signaling a paradigm shift in the nation’s digital strategy.
India’s 5G rollout stands as a global marvel, blanketing 99.9% of districts within a mere 22 months—the swiftest ever recorded. This rapid expansion, fueled by ₹4 lakh crore investments from service providers, includes over 5 lakh BTS installations, empowering 40 crore users today. Experts forecast this figure to balloon to 1 billion by 2030.
Scindia spotlighted rural digital inclusion, with Wi-Fi hotspots spearheading connectivity in villages. Maharashtra tops the charts in deployments, while nationwide broadband subs have surged from 60 million to 1 billion in a decade. The 2030 roadmap promises even deeper penetration.
Prime Minister Modi’s leadership has catapulted India into a digital leadership role, extending tech revolutions from cities to countryside. This surge impacts education, health, and economies at the grassroots. On the global stage, India’s NRI 2025 rank jumped to 45th, with a score uptick to 54.43/100, excelling in multiple metrics.
As India eyes 6G supremacy, these milestones affirm its commitment to inclusive, cutting-edge telecom infrastructure, setting benchmarks for the world.