PM Modi Meets GSMA Board Members Ahead of IMC
Prime Minister stresses inclusive digital growth, cyber fraud solutions and global cooperation in 6G and AI
- PM Modi calls for inclusive and affordable digital technology
- Technology-driven solutions urged to tackle cyber fraud
- PM stresses global standards for AI and emerging technologies
- GSMA highlights India’s opportunities in 6G and AI
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 7th Oct: Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with members of the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) Board at Seva Teerth on Tuesday, ahead of the India Mobile Congress, highlighting the need to make technology more inclusive, affordable and useful for people across the world.
During the interaction, Modi stressed that technology must become a tool for inclusive and sustainable development. He said democratisation of technology was essential to ensure that no section of society was left behind, particularly in the Global South.
The Prime Minister underlined the need to make digital services affordable and accessible and to take technology to the last mile to prevent the digital divide from widening.
DPI can drive digital transformation
Modi highlighted the potential of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) as a transformative tool, particularly for developing countries. He said discussions on DPI with several world leaders had demonstrated its growing global relevance and suggested that such platforms could provide a strong foundation for countries of the Global South.
The Prime Minister also drew attention to the growing challenge of digital and cyber fraud, saying technology-driven solutions were needed to tackle the problem.
He suggested sustained awareness messages for users to alert them about potential fraudulent calls and other digital threats.
Call for common rules on emerging technologies
Modi also emphasised the importance of global standards and common rules for emerging technologies.
Discussing the growing spread of deepfakes and AI-generated content, he suggested exploring mechanisms that would allow users to immediately identify the origin of such content.
The interaction also covered opportunities emerging from the rapid development of artificial intelligence, advanced connectivity and next-generation telecom technologies.
GSMA highlights India’s digital transformation
GSMA Board members acknowledged India’s growing role in global digital and mobile connectivity. They highlighted the rapid expansion of 4G and 5G, the scale of India’s digital public infrastructure and the growth of its telecom and mobile manufacturing ecosystem.
The representatives also appreciated India’s investment-friendly policy framework and stressed the importance of secure, resilient and trusted digital infrastructure for sustaining digital growth.
The GSMA Board members highlighted opportunities for greater international cooperation with India in 5G, 6G, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital inclusion and satellite connectivity.
The meeting was attended by Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, Minister of State for Communications Dr Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, GSMA Board members and senior Government of India officials.
