Published: 7 October 2025PIBScience & Technology
PM Modi Inaugurates 9th India Mobile Congress 2025 — Asia's Largest Telecom Event
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 9th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025 on October 8 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. The event, themed 'Innovate to Transform,' ran from October 8-11 and is organized jointly by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and COAI.
The event attracted over 1.5 lakh visitors from 150+ countries, 7,000+ global delegates, and 400+ companies, with 800+ speakers across 100+ sessions. Key themes included Optical Communications, Semiconductors in Telecom, Quantum Communications, 6G, and Fraud Risk Indicators. The flagship ASPIRE startup programme featured 500+ startups with 300+ investors.
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Q: Analyse the role of India Mobile Congress 2025 in advancing India's 6G, semiconductor and quantum communication ambitions.
Answer (50 words): PM Modi inaugurated the ninth India Mobile Congress on October 8, 2025 at Yashobhoomi, themed Innovate to Transform. Hosted jointly by DoT and COAI, it drew 1.5 lakh visitors from 150 countries, 7,000 delegates, 400 companies and 800 speakers. Key themes covered 6G, semiconductors, quantum communications and the ASPIRE startup programme.
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Frequently asked questions
When and where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi open the 9th India Mobile Congress 2025?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 9th edition of the India Mobile Congress 2025 on October 8 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. The event was themed 'Innovate to Transform' and ran from October 8-11.
Which organisations jointly organised the India Mobile Congress 2025 event?
The event was organized jointly by the Department of Telecommunications and COAI.
How large was the participation at India Mobile Congress 2025?
The event attracted over 1.5 lakh visitors from 150+ countries, 7,000+ global delegates, and 400+ companies. It also had 800+ speakers across 100+ sessions.
Which technology themes and startup feature were highlighted at the event?
Key themes included Optical Communications, Semiconductors in Telecom, Quantum Communications, 6G, and Fraud Risk Indicators. The flagship ASPIRE startup programme featured 500+ startups with 300+ investors.
