Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia showcases India’s technological prowess with successful 5G test and video call

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Saturday tested the 5G phone technology developed by the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) at the C-DOT campus in New Delhi.

Using BSNL’s 5G technology, he/she demonstrated the capability and readiness of indigenous 5G technology to a C-DOT employee through a video call.

This successful test is a major milestone in India’s telecom sector and demonstrates its ability to compete globally.

Scindia visited various departments of the C-DOT facility and held discussions with several scientists and technical experts. These interactions highlighted the collaborative efforts and expertise that drive India’s telecom progress.

he/she also chaired a meeting with telecom scientists, where he/she discussed various innovations and new technologies currently under development at C-DOT.

The main focus of the meeting was on strategies to make India a leader in the global telecom industry. Scindia stressed the importance of indigenous technology and innovation in achieving this goal.

Scindia’s commitment to advance India’s position in various high-tech sectors was evident throughout his/her visit. he/she reiterated his/her commitment to make India a leader not only in telecommunications but also in cyber security and defense technology.

Sharing his/her experience on social media, Scindia’s post on Twitter (formerly Twitter) became popular among the masses and received widespread appreciation.

he/she posted, “Connecting India! Tried @BSNLCorporate’s #5G enabled phone call,” which reflects his/her excitement and faith in the capabilities of Indian technology.

On July 18, Scindia said that 6G technology is still in the development stage, but India is actively participating in the global advancement of 6G. At the launch of India Mobile Congress 2024, Scindia emphasized that India is not lagging behind in technological development.

he/she said, “We are not lagging behind in terms of development. There are two aspects of developing 5G. One is to be able to deliver a bigger pipe with more speed and less latency and the other is to take the industry forward. Every technological paradigm brings with it a lot of opportunities. When drones came to India, it was a technological shift. You have a hardware and a software aspect to it. Every use will require a different software”.

Scindia highlighted the aim of developing new applications based on 5G technology and mentioned the significant changes in the telecom industry.

he/she said, “6G is an evolving technology. There is no target set for it in the world. Today, transmission from 4G to 5G is happening, and the definition of 6G is being defined across the world. As far as 4G is concerned, we were behind the curve; in 5G, we are on the curve; and in 6G, we are part of the evolving process across the world. This is the delta change that has happened in the telecom industry in India.”

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