IMC 2020: The new OSP guidelines will help the Indian IT service industry achieve new heights, says PM Modi | TOP POINTS
The PMO informed that the aim of IMC 2020 is to align PM Modi's vision to promote 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat', 'Digital Inclusivity', 'Sustainable Development', entrepreneurship and innovation.
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the inaugural address at the virtual India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2020 on Tuesday.
IMC 2020 is being organised by the Department of Telecommunications, Government of India and the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI).
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Some entrepreneurs tell me that its the concept that matters more and investors suggest that it is capital which is important to scale a product. Often, what matters the most is the conviction: PM
It is because of mobile tech that we will enable smooth, contactless interface on toll booths. We will also embark on one of the world’s largest COVID vaccination drives with help of mobile technology: PM
Our youth are working on many products which have the potential to go global. A lot of young techies tell me it’s the code that makes a product special: PM
The new OSP guidelines will help the Indian IT service industry achieve new heights. It will boost growth of this sector even after the pandemic is long gone. This initiative will help to democratize the IT service industry and take it to the far corners of our country: PM Modi
We’ve achieved much success in mobile manufacturing and India is emerging as one of the preferred destinations for mobile manufacturing: PM
We need to work together to ensure a timely roll-out of 5G to leapfrog into the future and empower millions of Indians: PM
Due to technological upgradation, we have a culture of replacing handsets & gadgets frequently. Can the industry form a task-force to think of a better way of handling the electronic waste & create a circular economy: PM
Let us work together to make India a global hub for telecom equipment, design, development and manufacturing: PM
A lot of young techies tell me that it is the Code which makes a product special. Some entrepreneurs tell me that it is Concept which matters more. Investors suggest that it is Capital which is important to scale a product: PM
But often, what matters the most is the Conviction the youngsters have on their product. Sometimes conviction is all that stands between just a profitable exit and making of a unicorn: PM
It is due to your innovation & efforts that the world was functional despite the pandemic. It is due to your efforts that A son connected with his mother in a different city.A student learnt from his teacher without being in the classroom: PM
A patient consulted his doctor from his home. A trader connected with a consumer/ from a different geography: PM
It is important to think & plan how do we improve lives with the upcoming technology revolution: PM
Better healthcare, Better education, Better information and opportunities for our farmers, Better market access for small businesses are some of the goals we can work towards: PM
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The PMO informed that the aim of IMC 2020 is to align PM Modi’s vision to promote ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, ‘Digital Inclusivity’, ‘Sustainable Development’, entrepreneurship and innovation.
“It also aims to drive foreign and local investments, encourage R&D in the telecom and emerging technology sectors,” the statement added.
IMC 2020 will see the participation from various ministries, the telecom CEOs, global CEOs, and domain experts in 5G, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), data analytics, cloud and edge computing, blockchain, cyber-security, smart cities and automation.