Scindia's Telecom Summit: A Roadmap to Digital India

Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia convened a landmark meeting with top telecom industry leaders including Akash Ambani, Sunil Bharti Mittal, and Akshaya Moondra. The aim was to chart a growth roadmap for the telecom sector while prioritizing consumer interests. This initiative is aligned with Prime Minister Modi's vision of a self-reliant and globally influential telecom sector.

Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia convened a high-profile meeting with leading telecom executives, including Reliance Jio Chairman Akash Ambani, Bharti Airtel founder Sunil Bharti Mittal, and Vodafone Idea CEO Akshaya Moondra, on Tuesday. The objective was to chart a comprehensive growth roadmap for the telecom industry.

This marks the first meeting with telecom leaders under the NDA government's third term led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and follows a recent hike in mobile tariffs ranging from 10-27 percent. Scindia emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts to foster the sector's growth while safeguarding consumer interests.

'We have set an extensive agenda for these committees. The members and I will work collaboratively moving forward,' stated Scindia. The meeting also included Vodafone Idea CEO Moondra, COAI Director General S P Kochhar, and other key representatives. Six committees have been formed to shape India's communication sector, aligning with the Prime Minister's vision for a self-reliant and globally competitive telecom sector.

(With inputs from agencies.)