Advisor for Information Technology & Communication, Economics & Statistics, and Evaluation, Government of Nagaland, H. Sethrongkyu Sangtam, participated in the State IT Ministers’ Round Table held as part of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, on October 8, 2025. The conference was chaired by the Union Minister for Communications, Government of India, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia.
The Union Minister emphasized the need for states to work as equal partners in achieving India’s vision of a digitally empowered, connected, and resilient Bharat. He called upon states to adopt best practices, accelerate last-mile connectivity, streamline Right of Way (RoW) processes, and leverage innovative models to bridge the digital divide and unlock the full potential of the digital economy.
The high-level meeting focused on the theme “Innovate to Transform,” emphasizing transformation across telecom, industry, infrastructure, society, and sustainability, in line with the national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
It may be noted that the Government of Nagaland has been actively working towards improving telecom infrastructure and services in the state through close coordination with the Department of Telecommunications, Government of India, and telecom service providers. The state government continues to align its policies with the national vision to promote economic growth, enhance digital inclusion, and improve the overall quality of life for its citizens.