Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 9th edition of the India Mobile Congress IMC 2025 at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi today morning. Organised jointly by the Department of Telecommunications and the Cellular Operators Association of India, IMC 2025 will be held under the theme “Innovate to Transform”, highlighting India’s commitment to leveraging innovation for digital transformation and societal progress.
Asia’s largest telecom, media, and technology event, India Mobile Congress, will showcase the latest advancements in telecom and emerging technologies, bringing together global leaders, policymakers, industry experts, and innovators. The four-day event will focus on key themes, including Optical Communications, Semiconductors in Telecom, Quantum Communications, 6G, and Fraud Risk Indicators, reflecting India’s strategic priorities in next-generation connectivity, digital sovereignty, cyber fraud prevention, and global technology leadership.
More than 1.5 lakh visitors from over 150 countries and over 400 companies are expected to participate in the event. Over 16 hundred new use-cases across areas such as 5G, 6G, AI, smart mobility, cybersecurity, quantum computing and green technology will be showcased through over 100 sessions and more than 800 speakers. IMC also underscores international collaboration, with delegations from Japan, Canada, the United Kingdom, Russia, Ireland, and Austria participating in the event.
Later in the day, PM Modi will inaugurate key development projects in Mumbai. In line with his vision of transforming India into a global aviation hub, the Prime Minister will inaugurate Phase 1 of the new Navi Mumbai International Airport, India’s largest Greenfield airport, built at a cost of 19,650 crore rupees. The airport, designed to be among the most efficient in the world, will handle 90 million passengers annually and 3.25 million metric tonnes of cargo.
During the visit, the Prime Minister will also inaugurate Phase 2B of the Mumbai Metro Line-3, constructed at an estimated cost of around 12 thousand 200 crore rupees. In addition, he will dedicate the entire Mumbai Metro Line 3 to the nation with a total cost of over 37 thousand 270 crore rupees, marking a major milestone in the city’s urban transport transformation. He will also launch ‘Mumbai One,’ India’s first integrated public transport app connecting 11 transport operators, enabling digital ticketing and real-time journey updates.
The Prime Minister will also inaugurate the Short-Term Employability Program, a pioneering initiative by the Department of Skill, Employment, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation in Maharashtra. The program will be rolled out across 400 Government ITIs and 150 Government Technical High Schools, marking a major step in aligning skill development with industry requirements to enhance employability.
Tomorrow, Mr Modi will host visiting UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Mumbai. Mr Modi and Mr Starmer will review the progress made across various areas of the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in diverse aspects of the ‘Vision 2035. Both leaders will review the India-UK strategic partnership and address the Global Fintech Fest 2025 at Jio World Centre, focusing on AI, innovation, and inclusive finance.
