Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Modi Urges Inclusive Technology and Affordable Digital Access
Narendra Modi met with leaders from the mobile communications industry before the India Mobile Congress.
He said technology should help everyone, not just some people.
He wants digital services to be affordable and available even in places that are harder to reach.
He said India's digital public systems could help developing countries expand services.
He also said technology and public awareness can help people avoid online scams.
Modi called for shared rules for new technologies.
He suggested that people should be able to tell where AI-made or deepfake content came from.
The GSMA members praised India's growth in mobile networks and digital services.
Narendra Modi said technology should support inclusive and sustainable development and reach every section of society.
He called for affordable digital services and last-mile connectivity, particularly for the Global South.
Modi described Digital Public Infrastructure as a potential catalyst for socioeconomic development in developing countries.
He urged technology-led responses to cyber fraud, user awareness campaigns, and global standards for emerging technologies.
GSMA board members praised India's 4G and 5G expansion, digital infrastructure, telecom and mobile manufacturing growth, and investment-friendly policies.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and members of the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) Board.
- What
- They discussed accessible technology, digital public infrastructure, cyber fraud, emerging technology standards, and digital connectivity.
- When
- Tuesday, ahead of the India Mobile Congress; no date is specified.
- Where
- New Delhi, India.
- Why
- To discuss how technology can support inclusive and sustainable development and address digital risks.
- Meeting
- Modi interacted with GSMA Board members ahead of the India Mobile Congress.
- Access priority
- Affordable and accessible digital services, especially for the Global South.
- Last-mile goal
- Extend digital connectivity and services to prevent a widening digital divide.
- Digital Public Infrastructure
- Modi said DPI could help developing countries expand access to digital services and strengthen economies.
- Cyber fraud
- Modi called for technology-driven solutions and sustained user awareness measures.
- Emerging technology
- He called for global standards and ways to identify the origin of AI-generated and deepfake content.
- GSMA members' comments
- They highlighted India's 4G and 5G expansion, digital infrastructure, telecom and mobile manufacturing ecosystem, and investment-friendly policy framework.
