New Delhi, July 29 -- India aims to expand 5G connectivity to 100 crore people by 2030, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Wednesday, outlining the government's vision for the next phase of the country's digital transformation. Speaking at the launch of the theme for India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026, Scindia said the focus is now shifting from rapid 5G expansion to positioning India as a global leader in 6G technologies.

According to Forbes, Scindia said nearly 50 crore people have already been connected to 5G services in just two-and-a-half years through investments of around Rs.4.5 lakh crore and the deployment of almost five lakh telecom towers across the country.

"Our target is to connect 100 crore people with 5G b...