Published: 8 October 2025PIBScience & Technology

PM Modi Inaugurates India Mobile Congress; Launches Key Telecom Initiatives Including 6G Vision

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PM Modi at IMC 2025: India aims for 6G by 2030; 120 crore+ mobile users; ASPIRE connected 500+ startups with investors.

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PM Modi addressed India Mobile Congress 2025 on themes including 6G vision, semiconductor manufacturing, and quantum communications
India aims to be among the first nations to deploy 6G networks by 2030
ASPIRE programme at IMC connected 500+ startups with 300+ investors for live pitching
India's telecom sector has 120 crore+ mobile users and one of the world's cheapest data rates
PM emphasized India's digital public infrastructure model (UPI, Aadhaar) is being adopted globally

At the India Mobile Congress 2025, PM Modi addressed key technology themes including India's 6G vision, semiconductor manufacturing, and quantum communications. India aims to be among the first nations to deploy 6G networks by 2030. The ASPIRE programme at IMC connected 500+ startups with 300+ investors for live pitching sessions.

The event focused on optical communications, semiconductor ecosystem development, fraud risk indicators for telecom, and next-generation connectivity. India's telecom sector has witnessed rapid growth with 120 crore+ mobile users and one of the world's cheapest data rates. The PM emphasized that India's digital public infrastructure model — from UPI to Aadhaar — is being adopted globally.

PYQPrelims/PYQ angle

RAS 2021 Differences between previous mobile generations and 5G networks — Both concern the progression of mobile-network generations, now extending India's roadmap from 5G to 6G deployment.

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Q: Evaluate India's 6G Vision announcement at India Mobile Congress 2025 and the ASPIRE programme's role in the telecom startup ecosystem.

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At India Mobile Congress 2025, PM Modi outlined India's 6G vision targeting deployment by 2030 alongside semiconductor and quantum-communication themes. The ASPIRE programme connected 500-plus startups with 300-plus investors. With 120 crore mobile users and among the world's cheapest data, India extends UPI-Aadhaar style digital public infrastructure exports globally with confidence.

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By which year does India aim to be among the first nations to deploy 6G networks, according to the IMC 2025 address?

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India aims to be among the first nations to deploy 6G networks by 2030 as highlighted at IMC 2025.

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Frequently asked questions

Which technology themes did PM Modi address at India Mobile Congress 2025?

At India Mobile Congress 2025, PM Modi addressed India's 6G vision, semiconductor manufacturing, and quantum communications.

What 6G deployment goal is mentioned for India?

India aims to be among the first nations to deploy 6G networks by 2030.

How did the ASPIRE programme connect startups and investors at IMC?

The ASPIRE programme at IMC connected more than 500 startups with more than 300 investors for live pitching sessions.

What does the content say about India's telecom growth and digital public infrastructure?

India's telecom sector has witnessed rapid growth with more than 120 crore mobile users and one of the world's cheapest data rates. The PM emphasized that India's digital public infrastructure model, from UPI to Aadhaar, is being adopted globally.

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