Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia inaugurated the Fifth Global Standards Symposium (GSS-24). Leading policymakers and experts including global ministers from across the globe will be attending the symposium to discuss the future of digital transformation and the critical role of international standards in enabling the next wave of emerging technologies.
Speaking at the inaugural session, Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, stated that India’s success with new technology as it rolled out 5G across 36 states and union territories within a span of just 22 months, covering 98 percent of all the districts and its Global Stack – Unified Payment Interface, Aadhar card system and the Digi Locker which stores about 6.75 billion documents serving 300 million users. The roll out of 5G is expected to inject 450 billion dollars into the economy by 2040, minister added.
Focussing on India’s role as a global hub for telecommunications and digital innovation, Scindia said, ‘This historic gathering signifies a pivotal moment for India. We will be driving the future of global standards, ensuring connectivity for all and showcasing our tech prowess.’
Highlighting the challenges posed by new technologies, he said, ’For AI to serve as a force for good, we must address concerns related to privacy, bias, and transparency. Its deployment must be guided by ethical considerations and robust regulatory frameworks.’
The inaugural session was attended by Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, India; Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary -General ITU; Seizo Onoe, Director, Telecommunication Standardisation Bureau, ITU and Dr. Neeraj Mittal, Secretary, Department of Telecommunications, India.
ITU-GSS will set the stage for the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA), taking place from 15 to 24 October 2024 in New Delhi, India. This event, organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and hosted by Department of Telecommunication (DoT) will be held for the first time in India and the Asia-Pacific.
