Union Minister of State for Communications Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani addressed the Networking Breakfast on the sidelines of WTDC25 in Baku. The Union MoS engaged with Member State Delegation Heads and ITU leadership, reaffirming India's long-standing commitment to inclusive, forward-looking digital development and the ITU's mission. India formally solicited the endorsement of Member States for India's candidature for a seat on the ITU Council at PP-2026. India has connected one billion citizens to the internet, built the world's largest biometric identity system serving 1.4 billion people, and now accounts for over 46 percent of global digital transactions through its unified payments interface. India's innovations in digital identity, payments, and governance are supporting countries across Africa, Asia, and the Pacific. Through its Center of Excellence, India has trained thousands of professionals in spectrum management, cybersecurity, and digital governance. India announced its candidature for re-election to the ITU Council for the term 2027–2030. India also announced its nomination for the Director of the Radiocommunication Bureau. This was posted on November 18, 2025, at 6:21 PM by PIB Delhi.
Key Entities Referenced
International Telecommunication Union (ITU): A specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for information and communication technologies.
WTDC25 in Baku: World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 held in Baku.
Ministry of Communications: The Indian government ministry responsible for telecommunications and postal services.
Ministry of Communications
Union Minister of State for Communications Dr
Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani addresses the
Networking Breakfast on the sidelines of
WTDC25 in Baku
Union MoS engages with Member State Delegation Heads
and ITU leadership, reaffirms India's long-standing
commitment to inclusive, forward-looking digital
development and the ITU's mission
India formally solicits the endorsement of Member States
for India's candidature for a seat on the ITU Council at PP-
2026
Posted On: 18 NOV 2025 6:21PM by PIB Delhi
The Union Minister of State Dr Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani today addressed the Networking
Breakfast on the sidelines of WTDC 25 in Baku, reaffirming India’s longstanding partnership with the
International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a relationship that spans over 150 years. Highlighting
India’s record of concrete action, the Minister noted that India has connected one billion citizens to
the internet, built the world’s largest biometric identity system serving 1.4 billion people, and now
accounts for over 46 percent of global digital transactions through its unified payments interface, all
while ensuring these systems remain open, affordable, and accessible.
Underscoring India’s global contributions, the Union Minister of State emphasized that Indian
innovations in digital identity, payments, and governance are supporting countries across Africa, Asia,
and the Pacific, driven not by commercial interests but by the belief that digital capabilities can and
should be shared. Through its Center of Excellence, India has trained thousands of professionals in
spectrum management, cybersecurity, and digital governance, while consistently advocating for
equitable spectrum allocation, affordable satellite broadband, and technology transfer that empowers
developing nations.
The Union MoS announced India’s candidature for re-election to the ITU Council for the term 2027–
2030, stating that India will continue to amplify the priorities of developing nations, champion
practical solutions such as technology transfer and capacity-building, and foster consensus acrossregions. The Union Minister of State also announced India’s nomination for the Director of the
Radiocommunication Bureau, reaffirming India’s resolve to champion innovation-led, future-ready
spectrum governance worldwide.
The Union Minister of State concluded by reaffirming that India’s request for support is grounded in
consistent action, transparent engagement, and genuine solidarity with nations undergoing digital
transformation. India remains committed to working with all Member States to ensure that the
benefits of connectivity reach every citizen worldwide.****
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