**Summary:**
On August 20, 2025, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) released a statement highlighting India's advancements in affordable broadband, Unified Payments Interface (UPI), and digital governance. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, referenced an article by Union Minister, Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia, which positions India's progress in these areas as a global case study. The statement further emphasizes Shri Scindia's assertion that India is poised to lead and establish benchmarks in the next phase of technological development, specifically in 5G, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and cybersecurity. Release ID: 2158300.
Key Entities Referenced
AI: Artificial Intelligence, the capability of a machine to imitate intelligent human behavior.
IoT: Internet of Things, the network of physical objects embedded with sensors, software, and other technologies for the purpose of connecting and exchanging data with other devices and systems over the internet.
cybersecurity: The practice of protecting computer systems and networks from digital attacks.
Prime Minister's Office: The office of the Prime Minister of India; responsible for supporting the Prime Minister's functions.
Narendra Modi: The Prime Minister of India.
UPI: Unified Payments Interface, an instant real-time payment system developed by National Payments Corporation of India
Jyotiraditya M Scindia: A Union Minister in the Government of India.
5G: The fifth generation technology standard for broadband cellular networks.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister shares an article highlighting India’s
progress in affordable broadband, UPI and digital
governance
Posted On: 20 AUG 2025 1:28PM by PIB Delhi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared an article highlighting India’s progress in affordable
broadband, UPI and digital governance.
Responding to the article written by Union Minister, Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia on the subject mentioned
above, Shri Modi said;
“Union Minister Shri @JM_Scindia highlights that India’s progress in affordable broadband, UPI and digital
governance is now a global case study. He underscores that in the next wave of 5G, AI, IoT and cybersecurity,
India will lead and set benchmarks.”
Union Minister Shri @JM_Scindia highlights that India’s progress in affordable broadband, UPI and
digital governance is now a global case study. He underscores that in the next wave of 5G, AI, IoT
and cybersecurity, India will lead and set benchmarks. https://t.co/s48w7fJnPz
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 20, 2025
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(Release ID: 2158300)