Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasised that strengthening the security framework has become essential in view of the growing importance of telecom and digital technology. Mr Modi stated this while inaugurating the 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi today.
Mr Modi also highlighted the growing challenges of deepfakes and cyber fraud and called for the development of a global framework to tackle the threat.
Prime Minister Modi, India’s telecom sector is steadily moving towards greater self-reliance. He said the Digital India campaign has been at the core of the country’s digital transformation, with the mobile phone placed at the centre of the initiative to bridge the digital divide and make technology more accessible to all. Mr Modi said that 5G connectivity has now reached every district of the country.
This is a news report by Akashvani News (All India Radio), reproduced as issued.
