New Delhi, Oct. 8 -- The next decade (2026-2035) of India's telecom growth will be driven by the effective use of digital infrastructure rather than just expanding connectivity, Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said.

Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of India Mobile Congress 2026, Scindia said the focus must now shift towards leveraging India's vast digital infrastructure for nation-building and improving government service delivery to citizens.

"The story of the next decade 2026 to 2035 has to be about usage. The next paradigm is going to be of usage."

Highlighting the importance of digital infrastructure, the minister added, "How each one of us as Indians use this infrastructure to contribute to nation building, how ...