India Accounts for Over 50% of Global Digital Transactions, Says Jyotiraditya Scindia; Outlines Plans to Expand Digital Systems

Source: Loksatta | Original Published At: 2026-08-22 07:06:33 UTC

Key Points

• India’s Telecommunications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia chaired the BRICS 2026 telecommunications ministers’ meeting on Friday.
• BRICS countries emphasized inclusive, trustworthy, secure, scalable and sustainable digital transformation.
• Proposed projects include joint training and technical exchanges in telecommunications, digital public infrastructure, cybersecurity, AI and 6G.
• Participants outlined a virtual platform for sharing digital public infrastructure models, case studies and technical resources, alongside voluntary, demand-driven pilot projects in interested countries.
• The meeting prioritized connectivity, resilient infrastructure, secure people-centered digital ecosystems, digital public infrastructure, emerging technologies, entrepreneurship, digital skills and stronger BRICS cooperation.
• Participants resolved to strengthen five mechanisms: the ICT cooperation working group, BRICS Institute of Future Networks, Digital BRICS Task Force, digital public infrastructure focus group and Digital BRICS Forum.
• India and Brazil signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen bilateral cooperation in telecommunications and information and communication technologies.