During the 11th BRICS Communications Ministers’ Meeting held in Brasília, Brazil, India reaffirmed its commitment to building a secure, inclusive, and future-ready digital ecosystem. Minister of State for Communications Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar urged deeper cooperation among BRICS nations in key digital areas.

Key Points:

• India promoted its Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) platforms like Aadhaar and UPI, encouraging BRICS nations to adopt open, interoperable digital systems for inclusive growth.
• The country’s 4G and 5G rollout now covers over 95% and 80% of the population respectively, making high-speed internet access widespread and affordable.
• Initiatives like the Sanchar Saathi platform were highlighted as tools for enhancing cybersecurity and reducing telecom fraud across the BRICS community.
• Dr. Sekhar emphasized the importance of joint efforts in satellite communications, space traffic regulation, and orbital equity to ensure sustainable space usage.
• India called on BRICS countries to address climate change and rising e-waste by adopting circular economy practices and integrating green technology into digital infrastructure.