India Pushes for BRICS Digital Cooperation with Focus on Future Networks and Digital Infrastructure

Source: Devdiscourse | Original Published At: 2026-05-22 17:06:45 UTC

Key Points

• India hosted the Second BRICS ICT Working Group meeting virtually on 21 May 2026 under its BRICS Presidency.
• Member representatives discussed trusted digital infrastructure, affordable connectivity, innovation-led growth, and reducing the digital divide.
• India presented a concept note for BRICS Capacity Building Centres focused on digital skills, technical training, and research collaboration.
• Child online protection and safer digital ecosystems were highlighted as priorities as digital adoption expands.
• BRICS members reviewed cooperation on Digital Public Infrastructure, including governance and public technology platforms.
• Discussions also covered future telecom technologies through the BRICS Institute for Future Networks and the Digital BRICS Task Force.
• Participants agreed on a roadmap of webinars, ministerial engagements, and institutional cooperation to deepen BRICS ICT collaboration.