Designed and manufactured in India, telecom equipment are now being exported to over 100 countries, the Centre has informed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Last year, the country exported telecom equipment and services worth more than $18.2 billion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMany of our homegrown telecom companies have made their mark in Western nations, including the US, despite fierce global competition,\u201d said Madhu Arora, Member (Technology), Digital Communications Commission, Department of Telecom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe Indian Army has recently integrated its first indigenous chip-based 4G mobile base station, developed by our own R&D firms,\u201d she informed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Addressing the \u2018Defence Sector ICT Conclave\u2019 in the national capital where 18 companies showcased their products, Arora said Information and communications technology (ICT) forms the backbone of defence operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIndia\u2019s vibrant ICT sector, marked by innovation and integrity, has established a significant presence over the past decades. The Indian ICT industry is providing solutions to the world, showcasing India\u2019s leadership in this domain,\u201d the senior official remarked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Abhishek Singh, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, said the MEA is actively working to enhance cooperation with Africa in the ICT sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBy focusing on emerging technologies like AI and blockchain, we aim to address specific challenges faced by African countries,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
India has emerged as one of the top five investors in Africa, with cumulative investments of around $75 billion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Several Indian companies have been instrumental in driving digital transformation across the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Sandeep Aggarwal, Immediate Past Chairman, Telecom Equipment & Services Export Promotion Council (TEPC), ICT is critical for maintaining the sovereignty and integrity of India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
India, with its long-standing cooperation and respect for African sovereignty, is a reliable partner in this field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOur expertise in data analytics and artificial intelligence empowers our defence forces with predictive insights and actionable intelligence, enhancing decision-making and operational effectiveness in the front,\u201d Aggarwal mentioned. AGENCIES<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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