Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia’s engagement with Irish counterpart Jack Chambers signals a new chapter in Indo-Irish digital diplomacy. Focused on AI, quantum comms, regulatory advances, and rural broadband, the partnership leverages two nations’ unique strengths.
In New Delhi bilateral huddle, Scindia requested ITU support, stressing a ‘strong, future-ready digital partnership.’ Conversations amplified telecom infra, next-gen tech, and policy alignment, echoing enduring friendship.
Scindia detailed India’s ascent: world’s top digital market with 1.23B telecom base, ~1B internet users. 5G saturation at 99.9% districts, ultra-low $0.10/GB data, cheapest global voice/data rates. DPI stars UPI (global payment innovator) and DBT (transparent aid) shone bright.
Chambers spotlighted National Broadband Plan for rural equity, Indian diaspora impact on growth/jobs, and vast fiber investments. Regulators DoT and ComReg eyed formal ties with academia/startups/industry input.
India’s scale + speed complements Ireland’s R&D + EU regs. Booming trade underpins India-EU links. ITU collaboration and best-practice swaps cap commitments, promising accelerated innovation and connectivity for millions.