The government-owned telecom firm Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) plans to enhance all its 4G towers to 5G in the coming six to eight months, stated Union Minister for Telecommunications Jyotiraditya Scindia.

During the fourth edition of the Kautilya Economic Conclave, Scindia mentioned that the 92,500 BSNL 4G towers activated on September 27 were constructed using entirely indigenously developed hardware and software.

“When BSNL embarked on the journey of implementing 4G, a tough choice had to be made.” The simpler option was to purchase gear from international suppliers; the harder choice was to create our own 4G technology. “In 22 months, we created our own core software and our own radio access network (RAN),” Scindia stated.

The government-owned telecom company, which marked 25 years of operation on October 1, has realized an operating profit of Rs 5,000 crore in the current fiscal year, increasing from Rs 2,300 crore the year before, as stated by Scindia previously.

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The subscriber count increased from 8.7 crore to 9.1 crore, reaching almost 22 million individuals nationwide, he mentioned.

The government is creating a digital consumer charter to set boundaries and protections for the application of artificial intelligence (AI), including ethics, fairness, and inclusion principles, the minister stated.

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"India is set to become one of the leading five AI countries globally. Chaotic periods, as we all understand, will arise and pass. What remains unchanging is India’s intelligence, along with her ability for knowledge, innovation, and resilience,” Scindia stated.

He mentioned that India is more than simply another location in a time of instability and turmoil.

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Scindia stated that for individuals aiming for success during challenging times, they should explore, act, and invest in India.