Union Minister Unveils Theme for India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025 – “Innovate to Transform”

IN NEWS: Union Minister Unveils Theme for India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025 – “Innovate to Transform”

ANALYSIS

The Ministry of Communications announced key updates regarding the 9th Edition of India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025).
Event theme unveiled as “Innovate to Transform.”
IMC 2025 will be held from 8–11 October 2025 at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, New Delhi.
The event remains Asia’s largest digital technology forum, focusing on emerging technologies and India’s digital transformation journey.

Theme: “Innovate to Transform”
- Emphasises the central role of innovation in shaping India’s digital future.
- Stresses transformational innovation in telecom, digital infrastructure, sustainability and societal applications.
Scale and Participation
- Expected to attract 1.5 lakh+ visitors from 150+ countries.
- More than 400 exhibitors & partners and 7,000+ global delegates.
- Will host 800+ speakers across 100+ conference sessions.
Technological Showcase
- Over 1,000 advanced use-casesin:
  - 5G, 6G
  - Artificial Intelligence
  - Internet of Things
  - Electronics manufacturing
  - Green technology
- Aims to address challenges and opportunities in an increasingly digital world.
Growing Global Recognition
- Previous IMC edition: 1.75 lakh attendees from 120+ countries, highlighting India’s expanding digital leadership.
- IMC 2025 expected to surpass previous scale and impact.

ASPIRE, introduced in 2023, returns as IMC’s leading innovation platform.
Will feature 500+ startups.
Provide connections with 300+ investors, incubators, accelerators and venture capital networks.
Includes:
- Mentorship
- Live pitching
- Networking opportunities
- Exposure to global industry leaders

Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia stressed that IMC showcases India’s decade-long progress in digital infrastructure and telecom innovation.
Highlighted India’s DSS capabilities – Designing in India, Solving in India, and Scaling from India.
Stated that innovation is the guiding compass of India’s transformation journey.
Dr. Neeraj Mittal, Secretary (Telecom), emphasised the Prime Minister’s vision of technology as the key enabler for achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047.

Awards conferred for outstanding contributions in:

Awardees:

Award Components:

Union Minister launched the revamped Sanchar Mitra Scheme, expanding it from a pilot to a nationwide movement.
Aims to mobilise student volunteers (Sanchar Mitras)for:
- Telecom safety awareness
- Cybersecurity education
- Digital empowerment of citizens
- Outreach in schools, communities and public spaces
Eligibility:
- Students from technical institutions in Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities
- Backgrounds in telecom, electronics, IT or cybersecurity
Incentives for top performers:
- Access to R&D projects
- Opportunities in telecom startups
- Participation in field surveys and DoT initiatives
- Exposure to national conferences and events
Scheme aligns with the vision of strengthening the four pillars: Democracy, Demography, Digitization, Delivery.

India Mobile Congress (IMC)
- Asia’s largest digital technology forum.
- Jointly organised by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI).
Department of Telecommunications (DoT)
- Under the Ministry of Communications.
- Responsible for telecom policy formulation, spectrum management and digital communication initiatives.
COAI (Cellular Operators Association of India)
- Industry body representing telecommunications operators and digital service providers.
CDOT (Centre for Development of Telematics)
- Telecom R&D centre of the Government of India, known for indigenous telecom solutions.
Green Technology in Telecom
- Focus on reducing energy use, sustainable hardware manufacturing and eco-friendly digital infrastructure.