Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched the 5G services at a function at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. 5G technology will provide seamless coverage, high data rate, low latency, and highly reliable communication. It will also increase energy efficiency, spectrum efficiency, and network efficiency.
AIR correspondent reports that Digital connectivity has been an important part of policy initiatives of government through its flagship programmes such as Digital India, Start-up India, and Make in India. 5G services have the potential to create new-age businesses, generate additional revenue for enterprises, and provide employment arising from the deployment of innovative use cases and technologies.
5G’s direct contribution to the Indian economy is estimated to be 450 billion dollars over the next 15 years. The earliest applications of 5G will be in sectors with high digital technology maturity, like Industry 4.0, Smart Cities, and FinTech. With the introduction of 5G, India is poised to become a global leader in FinTech. Innovative technologies like UPI and RuPay are being exported to the world to help improve their financial systems. 5G will increase the digital literacy of the nation and will be applied in sectors for social development like Health and Nutrition, Education, and Agriculture. The use of 5G-enabled technologies offers an opportunity to make agricultural practices more sustainable and superior in yield. The launch of much-awaited 5G services will take India a step closer to being a developed nation as envisaged by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also inspected an exhibition at Pragati Maidan. He also declared open the sixth edition of the Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) which is being held on 4th of October with the theme of New Digital Universe. It will bring together leading thinkers, entrepreneurs, innovators, and government officials to discuss and showcase unique opportunities emerging from the rapid adoption and spread of digital technology.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister for Communications and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said, the 5G technology will bring fundamental changes in various sectors including education, and logistics. health, agriculture, and banking.He said, it will also open new possibilities. He added that 35 thousand crore rupees have been sanctioned for connectivity in the villages. Mr Vaishnaw said, telecom is the gateway and the foundation of Digital India and it is the mode to bring digital services to every person.
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