India says Tel Com Industry to deploy tech to create 5G intelligent villages

Anjali Sharma

GG News Bureau
NEW YORK, 12th July. India Department of Telecommunication on Thursday urged the industry and telecom service providers to come forward and deploy technology to create “5G Intelligent Villages” and emphasized the priority to unlock the potential of 5G technology for rural development

The “5G Intelligent Village” initiative of the Department of Telecommunications responds to the pressing need for equitable technological advancement by harnessing the transformative power of 5G technology to uplift rural communities.

Telecommunications Secretary Dr Neeraj Mittal discussed the concept of “smart” and “intelligent” villages, emphasising the ability of these communities to interact, sense their surroundings, convey data, and extract knowledge, to be able to make informed decisions at a DoT workshop.

He urged Industry and TSPs to come forward and adopt villages and employ technology to make them intelligent villages.

Mr. Mittal emphasized the government’s priority on enhancing rural development, the workshop showcased initiatives aimed at improving connectivity, digital literacy, and sustainable practices to significantly enhance the quality of life for rural communities.

The experts emphasized on the need to bridge the digital gap between urban and rural landscapes.

The workshop aimed to integrate technology and rural development to enhance quality of life.

The integration of cutting-edge innovations, like 5G, with traditional rural practices was highlighted as a pathway to foster sustainable growth and improve living standards in rural areas.