At the High-Level Segment of the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-25), India presented a vision for a sustainable and inclusive global digital future, noting collective responsibility in strengthening cybersecurity and expanding equitable digital access.
Union Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, delivered India’s address, reaffirming the country’s enduring association with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a partnership established in 1869.
India’s Expanding Global Digital Future
Dr. Chandra Sekhar framed India’s digital agenda through the guiding principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, “the world is one family.” He asserted that this ethos continues to shape India’s contributions to global connectivity and shared technological progress as the world moves toward a unified global digital future.
During his remarks, he noted the unprecedented scale of India’s digital transformation. He stated that Bharat has become “one of the world’s most connected societies,” supporting 1.2 billion telecom subscribers, 1 billion internet users, and 1.4 billion digital identities. The Minister also highlighted the government’s $4.8 billion investment in expanding last-mile 4G access and noted that India has achieved the world’s fastest 5G rollout, covering 99% of districts.
He added that India maintains some of the lowest data tariffs globally while registering among the highest data consumption levels. With a digital infrastructure enabling 46% of global digital transactions, India, he said, demonstrates how “accessibility, affordability, and scale can advance together.”
Cybersecurity as a Shared Global Imperative
A big portion of his address focused on strengthening cybersecurity as a central pillar of international cooperation. Dr. Chandra Sekhar stated that cybersecurity “is no longer a national concern but a global imperative,” urging countries to develop unified, cross-border systems capable of protecting digital ecosystems worldwide.
He also referenced India’s initiatives to secure its growing digital environment, including systems like Sanchar Saathi and the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator. According to the Minister, these tools have blocked 30 million fraudulent mobile connections and prevented 6.6 million financial fraud attempts, showcasing India’s way of protecting digital users as it works with global partners toward a safer global digital future.
Call for Global Digital Unity
In closing, Dr. Chandra Sekhar stressed that international collaboration remains essential in ensuring inclusivity, security, and sustainability as countries navigate the digital era. “Just as rivers grow mightier when they flow together, India stands ready to join hands with the global community to build a digital ecosystem that empowers people, protects our planet, and ensures no nation is left behind,” he said.
The World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC), organized by the ITU Development Sector (ITU-D), serves as a platform for shaping global development priorities in telecommunications and digital connectivity. It brings together governments, industry leaders, and international experts to craft strategies that strengthen ICT infrastructure, close digital divides, and support inclusive growth, particularly for developing nations.
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