Prime Minister tells GSMA Board that technology must become a tool for inclusive and sustainable development

6 October 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with Board members of the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) at Seva Teerth.
He said technology must become a tool for inclusive and sustainable development, and stressed democratising access to technology.
He said digital services must be made affordable for the Global South so that the digital divide does not widen.
On digital and cyber fraud he said the answer requires technology-driven solutions, along with user awareness campaigns about fraudulent calls.
He called for global standards and mechanisms that let users identify deepfakes and the origin of AI-generated content.
He described Digital Public Infrastructure as transformative for developing nations.
Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia and Minister of State Dr Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar were present.
GSMA Board members pointed to cooperation opportunities in 5G, 6G, AI, cybersecurity, digital inclusion and satellite connectivity.