PM Modi inaugurates ITU-World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) – World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA) 2024 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

The WTSA is the governing conference for the standardization work of the International Telecommunication Union, a United Nations agency for digital technologies, organized every four years.

This is the first time that the ITU-WTSA is being hosted in India and the Asia-Pacific region.

The World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly is a pivotal global event that will bring together more than three thousand industry leaders, policymakers, and tech experts from over 190 countries, representing telecom, digital, and ICT sectors.

It will provide a platform for countries to discuss and decide the future standards of next-generation critical technologies such as 6G, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Big Data, cybersecurity, and others.

Hosting this event in India will provide the country an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the global telecom agenda and set the course for future technologies.

Indian startups and research institutions are set to gain critical insights into developing Intellectual Property Rights and Standard Essential Patents.

On the occasion, the Prime Minister will also inaugurate the 8th edition of India Mobile Congress 2024 during the program. The India Mobile Congress is showcasing India’s innovation ecosystem, where leading telecom companies and innovators will highlight advancements in quantum technology and the circular economy, along with a spotlight on 6G, 5G use cases, cloud and edge computing, semiconductors, cybersecurity, green tech, satellite communication, and electronics manufacturing. It is featuring over 400 exhibitors, about 900 startups, and participation from over 120 countries.