<p id="thickbox_headline">India is investing in developing indigenous capabilities in 5G and 6G telecom technologies besides focusing on manufacturing semi-conductors, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday.</p>.<p>In a virtual address at the Sydney Dialogue, the prime minister said the "greatest product" of technology today is data and that India has created a robust framework of data protection, privacy and security.</p>.<p>"And, at the same time, we use data as a source of empowerment of people. India has unmatched experience in doing this in a democratic framework with strong guarantees of individual rights," he said.</p>.<p>Modi also highlighted India's achievement in the digital domain, its current priorities and mentioned the "global trust" that the country enjoys.</p>.<p>"We are investing in developing indigenous capabilities in telecom technology such as 5G and 6G," he said.</p>.<p>It is learnt that India has been in touch with a number of countries including Japan and Australia for the development of new-age telecom technologies.</p>.<p>"We are developing strong capabilities in cloud platforms and cloud computing. This is a key to resilience and digital sovereignty. We are building world-class capabilities in quantum computing," the prime minister said.</p>.<p>He said India's space programme is a vital part of its economy and security and that it is now open to innovation and investment from the private sector.</p>.<p>"India is already a major centre for providing cyber security solutions and services to corporates around the world. We have set up a task force with our industry to make India a global hub for cyber security," Modi said.</p>.<p>The Sydney Dialogue is a forum focused on emerging, critical and cyber technologies.</p>.<p>"And now, we are focusing on hardware. We are preparing a package of incentives to become a key manufacturer of semi-conductors," he said.</p>.<p>"Our production linked incentive schemes in electronics and telecom are already attracting local and global players to set up base in India," Modi added.</p>.<p>The prime minister also described India as one of the leading nations in artificial intelligence and machine learning, especially in the human-centred and ethical use of artificial intelligence.</p>.<p>He also referred to India's digital vaccination platform, CoWin, and said it has been offered free to the entire world and that it has been made an open-source software.</p>.<p>"India's extensive experience with use of technology and policy for public good, inclusive development and social empowerment can be of great help to the developing world," Modi said.</p>.<p><strong>Check out the latest DH videos:</strong></p>
<p id="thickbox_headline">India is investing in developing indigenous capabilities in 5G and 6G telecom technologies besides focusing on manufacturing semi-conductors, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday.</p>.<p>In a virtual address at the Sydney Dialogue, the prime minister said the "greatest product" of technology today is data and that India has created a robust framework of data protection, privacy and security.</p>.<p>"And, at the same time, we use data as a source of empowerment of people. India has unmatched experience in doing this in a democratic framework with strong guarantees of individual rights," he said.</p>.<p>Modi also highlighted India's achievement in the digital domain, its current priorities and mentioned the "global trust" that the country enjoys.</p>.<p>"We are investing in developing indigenous capabilities in telecom technology such as 5G and 6G," he said.</p>.<p>It is learnt that India has been in touch with a number of countries including Japan and Australia for the development of new-age telecom technologies.</p>.<p>"We are developing strong capabilities in cloud platforms and cloud computing. This is a key to resilience and digital sovereignty. We are building world-class capabilities in quantum computing," the prime minister said.</p>.<p>He said India's space programme is a vital part of its economy and security and that it is now open to innovation and investment from the private sector.</p>.<p>"India is already a major centre for providing cyber security solutions and services to corporates around the world. We have set up a task force with our industry to make India a global hub for cyber security," Modi said.</p>.<p>The Sydney Dialogue is a forum focused on emerging, critical and cyber technologies.</p>.<p>"And now, we are focusing on hardware. We are preparing a package of incentives to become a key manufacturer of semi-conductors," he said.</p>.<p>"Our production linked incentive schemes in electronics and telecom are already attracting local and global players to set up base in India," Modi added.</p>.<p>The prime minister also described India as one of the leading nations in artificial intelligence and machine learning, especially in the human-centred and ethical use of artificial intelligence.</p>.<p>He also referred to India's digital vaccination platform, CoWin, and said it has been offered free to the entire world and that it has been made an open-source software.</p>.<p>"India's extensive experience with use of technology and policy for public good, inclusive development and social empowerment can be of great help to the developing world," Modi said.</p>.<p><strong>Check out the latest DH videos:</strong></p>