Published: 7 October 2025PIBScience & Technology
PM Modi Inaugurates 9th India Mobile Congress at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 9th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025 on October 8 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. Asia's largest telecom, media, and technology event ran from October 8-11 under the theme 'Innovate to Transform', hosting over 1.5 lakh visitors, 7,000 delegates, and participants from more than 150 countries with 400 exhibitors.
The PM highlighted that India has developed its own indigenous 4G technology stack, now ready for export, placing India among an elite group of five countries with such advanced telecom capability. Key focus areas included Optical Communications, Semiconductors in Telecom, Quantum Communications, 6G development, and Fraud Risk Indicators. IMC is organised jointly by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI).
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Q: Discuss the significance of the ninth India Mobile Congress 2025 inaugurated at Yashobhoomi by Prime Minister Modi, highlighting India's indigenous telecom capabilities and export potential.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the ninth India Mobile Congress at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi on October 8, 2025, themed 'Innovate to Transform'. Asia's largest telecom event hosted 1.5 lakh visitors, 7,000 delegates from over 150 countries and 400 exhibitors. Modi announced India's indigenous 4G technology stack was ready for export.
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According to PM Modi at IMC 2025, India is among how many countries with an indigenous 4G technology stack ready for export?
Explanation · Correct answer AThe article notes that India has developed its own indigenous 4G technology stack, now ready for export, placing India among an elite group of five countries with such advanced telecom capability.
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When and where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurate IMC 2025?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 9th edition of the India Mobile Congress 2025 on October 8 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi.
What was the theme and scale of the India Mobile Congress 2025 event?
The event ran from October 8-11 under the theme 'Innovate to Transform'. It hosted over 1.5 lakh visitors, 7,000 delegates, participants from more than 150 countries, and 400 exhibitors.
What indigenous telecom capability did the Prime Minister highlight at the event?
He highlighted that India has developed its own indigenous 4G technology stack, which is now ready for export. This placed India among an elite group of five countries with such advanced telecom capability.
Which focus areas and organisers were mentioned for IMC 2025?
Key focus areas included Optical Communications, Semiconductors in Telecom, Quantum Communications, 6G development, and Fraud Risk Indicators. IMC is organised jointly by the Department of Telecommunications and the Cellular Operators Association of India.