Digital Learning Accessible to All: PM Modi at IMC
Inaugurating the landmark 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress in New Delhi on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a compelling address on how affordable mobile and internet connectivity has reshaped everyday life in the country. Reflecting on the past decade, the Prime Minister noted that mobile phones and high-speed data have ceased to be mere communication tools, evolving instead into the backbone of good governance, healthcare access, and uninterrupted digital education for underprivileged children. Emphasizing the success of the 'Make in India' initiative in telecom hardware manufacturing, PM Modi recalled that a decade ago, modern technology was restricted to an elite few, but sustained policy reforms and aggressive digital infrastructure expansion have successfully bridged the urban-rural digital divide.
Fueling the Creator and Gaming Economy: Over 50 Crore Indians Powered by Digital Access
Turning his focus to the exponential growth of emerging tech sectors, the Prime Minister highlighted the massive surge in India's digital entertainment and gaming ecosystem. He revealed that current industry estimates point to over 500 million people—predominantly youth hailing from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities—actively participating in the gaming sector as developers, creators, and consumers. Crediting platforms like the India Mobile Congress for driving indigenous innovation, PM Modi stressed that affordable internet tariffs and widespread smartphone penetration have transformed ordinary citizens into active contributors to India's burgeoning digital economy, creating new avenues for self-reliance and employment.
A Nation Mourns: PM Modi Pays Emotional Tribute to Veteran Actor Nana Patekar
The inaugural ceremony took a sombre turn as Prime Minister Narendra Modi paused his address to pay heartfelt tribute to legendary Bollywood actor Nana Patekar, who passed away earlier on Thursday morning in Goa. Praising Patekar as an extraordinary artist whose cinematic journey was deeply intertwined with the honor and pride of the national tricolour, the Prime Minister lauded his unmatched range across diverse, impactful roles. PM Modi remarked that Patekar's powerful voice, distinct silences, and cinematic portrayals of anti-establishment crusaders fiercely challenged societal chaos and evil, cementing his legacy as a revolutionary hero of Indian cinema whose absence leaves an irreplaceable void.
