India, Feb. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Dr. Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, emphasized that telecom infrastructure forms the foundational layer of India's AI ecosystem. Stating that "Connectivity is not a luxury. Connectivity is sovereignty," the minister underscored that inclusive digital connectivity is central to India's technological leadership and digital empowerment.
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's rapid telecom growth. He noted that broadband subscribers have increased from 6 crore in 2014 to 100 crore in ...