Minister G. Kishan Reddy launches 5G applications in Northeast India

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaSeptember 29, 2023

Minister of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) G. Kishan Reddy on September 29 virtually inaugurated 5G Applications in 7 North Eastern States (Other than Arunachal Pradesh) and 5G Experience Centre in Tech City, Bongora, Guwahati. 

This inauguration is in continuation of the vision set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Golden Jubilee of North Eastern Council.

This project is being executed by AMTRON in collaboration with various Government Agencies like Ministry of DoNER, Department of Telecommunications, Telecom Sector Skill Council, School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi; Vardhaman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi; Design Innovation Center, UIET, Panjab University, ALIMCO, a PSU of Ministry of Social Justice & Development, Government of India. All this while, NEC took the lead in providing the guidance and coordination.

Speaking on the occasion, G. Kishan Reddy said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi India’s digital economy has surged exponentially with phenomenal rise in online activities for day-to-day life which has already put India well ahead of some of the world’s largest economies.

Services such as Aadhar, United Payments Interface (UPI) and Digilocker have been instrumental in unlocking potential in India’s internet economy. 

Based on this vision, North Eastern Council, Ministry of DoNER has 100% funded the rolled out India’s first 5G Training Labs and 5G Health Use Case applications on large scale across all 8 NE States.

Reddy revealed that this project had been completed across all 8 States in a record time of around 75 days which is a record for any project of North Eastern Council under the policy of “Act First & Fast for North East”. 

The project includes four major components; which includes 5G Training Labs one in each State of North East and a cloud supported MOOC Courses on 5G and TSSC (Telecom Sector Skill Council) which successfully imparted Master Trainers for 5G Labs. 

Reddy said that 5G was equally significant for cane and bamboo artisans and was being executed in association with School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi.

Minister of State, MDoNER B.L. Verma in his address expressed happiness over the launch of 5G Applications in the NER with the hub at AMPTRON at Guwahati. 

He said that under the visionary and dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is advancing towards a futuristic future in what is termed under Amrit Kaal. India’s recognition as the ‘Pharmacy of the World’ provides an opportune moment for us to assume leadership in technological innovation, research, and manufacturing, aiming to become a global pioneer in these sectors. 

He said, “Our objective is self-reliance in medical and IT industries, aligning seamlessly with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and “Make in India, Make for the World.”