{"id":19752,"date":"2026-02-19T11:29:33","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T05:59:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=19752"},"modified":"2026-02-19T11:29:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T05:59:42","slug":"mos-communications-dr-pemmasani-chandrasekhar-highlights-telecom-as-the-foundation-of-indias-ai-revolution-at-india-ai-impact-summit-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=19752","title":{"rendered":"MoS Communications Dr. Pemmasani Chandrasekhar highlights Telecom as the Foundation of India\u2019s AI Revolution at India AI Impact Summit 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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MoS Communications Dr. Pemmasani Chandrasekhar highlights Telecom as the Foundation of India\u2019s AI Revolution at India AI Impact Summit 2026<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n


\nTelecom Infrastructure to anchor India\u2019s AI growth \u2013 Dr. Pemmasani Chandrasekhar<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Government reaffirms Commitment to Digital transformation \u2013 MoS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Posted On: 17 FEB 2026 5:53PM by PIB Delhi<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
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Dr. Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, emphasized that telecom infrastructure forms the foundational layer of India\u2019s AI ecosystem. Stating that \u201cConnectivity is not a luxury. Connectivity is sovereignty,\u201d the minister underscored that inclusive digital connectivity is central to India\u2019s technological leadership and digital empowerment.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Delivering the keynote address at a session on telecom and artificial intelligence organized at the ongoing India AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam, Dr. Pemmasani highlighted India\u2019s rapid telecom growth. He noted that broadband subscribers have increased from 6 crore in 2014 to 100 crore in 2025, while average monthly mobile data consumption now exceeds 24 GB per user. Fiber deployment has crossed 42 lakh route kilometers, and India has undertaken one of the fastest 5G rollouts globally. He stated that sustained investments in last-mile connectivity initiatives such as BharatNet are ensuring that AI-enabled services reach rural and remote areas, thereby democratizing access to emerging technologies.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The minister further observed that India is now transitioning from connectivity expansion to capability enhancement, with a focus on high-capacity fiber backhaul, edge computing for low-latency applications, cloud infrastructure expansion, and affordable access that enables startups and enterprises across Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities to innovate. He noted that AI adoption is accelerating across sectors, with a growing number of large enterprises deploying AI in active production environments.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Emphasizing the importance of trust and security, Dr. Pemmasani Chandrasekhar highlighted strengthened telecom security frameworks, the AI-enabled Digital Intelligence Platform connecting over 1,200 institutions, the ASTR tool, which has identified and disconnected over 86 lakh fraudulent SIM cards, and the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator, which has prevented fraudulent transactions worth over \u20b91,400 crore. He stated that AI-driven spam detection and fraud prevention systems are actively safeguarding citizens and strengthening digital trust.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Referring to India\u2019s global positioning, the Minister stated that India ranks among the top AI ecosystems globally and is the world\u2019s second-largest telecom market. He highlighted allocations under the IndiaAI Mission and significant investments in semiconductor manufacturing as part of the Government\u2019s long-term strategy to build a self-reliant and innovation-driven digital economy.<\/strong><\/span>
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Concluding his address, Dr. Pemmasani stated that telecom is no longer merely about connecting calls, but about connecting opportunities, and reaffirmed India\u2019s commitment to building an inclusive, secure and AI-ready digital future.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), in collaboration with the Software Technology Parks of India and Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) organised this session.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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