MeitY Puts DPI, AI, and Chip Tech on Display at IMC 2026
- Event: 10th India Mobile Congress 2026
- Venue: Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, New Delhi
- Focus: DPI, semiconductors, and AI platforms
- Startups: 14 STPI incubated companies featured
India's digital public infrastructure and semiconductor ambitions took center stage at New Delhi's Yashobhoomi this week as the 10th India Mobile Congress got underway. Centered on the theme 'Scale Without Boundaries,' the Ministry of Electronics and IT unveiled a pavilion connecting enterprise leaders, policymakers, and global investors directly with sovereign tech platforms.
Foundational citizen platforms including Aadhaar, DigiLocker, UMANG, and Entity Locker anchored the exhibition alongside API Setu, which enables seamless data exchange across digital systems. MeitY also highlighted enterprise compliance with a dedicated booth on the Digital Personal Data Protection framework, while UX4G teams demonstrated citizen-centric design frameworks for public applications.
Hardware manufacturing and deep-tech initiatives shared equal prominence with software. The India Semiconductor Mission and C-DAC showcased domestic compute developments, including DARPAN S3, while the Software Technology Parks of India introduced 14 incubated startups pitching solutions directly to prospective investors and international delegates.
Interactive demonstrations featuring real-time AI avatars, VR simulations, and Bhashini's multilingual voice models illustrated the public reach of emerging technologies. For enterprise leaders and founders, the showcase signals the government's accelerating drive to convert sovereign digital rails into viable commercial ecosystems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the theme of India Mobile Congress 2026?
The theme for IMC 2026 was 'Scale Without Boundaries,' focusing on next-generation connectivity and emerging technologies.
Which digital platforms were highlighted at the MeitY pavilion?
MeitY showcased foundational citizen tools including Aadhaar, DigiLocker, UMANG, Entity Locker, API Setu, and the multilingual AI platform Bhashini.
How many startups participated under the STPI banner at IMC 2026?
Fourteen STPI-incubated startups presented their market-ready products to investors and industry leaders at the pavilion.
What hardware and advanced research initiatives were showcased?
The pavilion highlighted the India Semiconductor Mission, C-DAC's DARPAN S3 compute system, SAMEER, and internet infrastructure through NIXI.
Source
PIB Press Release ID 2321282, Ministry of Electronics & IT · 2026-10-09
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