- Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia launched ‘The Future is Now’ as the theme for India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024.
- He also launched the Indian Mobile Congress 2024 application and Website, a unique interactive App for registration.
- The Minister also launched the Testing Scheme for Start-ups & MSMEs.
- The scheme is aimed at easing financial burdens for startups and Micro & Small Enterprises (MSEs) in the telecom sector.
- Under the scheme, up to 50 lakhs rupees per startup or MSE will be reimbursed for testing and certification costs essential for product quality and market access.
- With a total fund allocation of Rs. 25 crore, the application process will be completely online.
- The Minister oversaw the signing of MoU for between National Telecommunications Institute for Policy Research, Innovation and Training (NTIPRIT) and IIT Jammu for capacity building in the areas of Cybersecurity.
- Department of Telecommunication announced conferment of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Telecom Excellence Awards 2023 to the following awardees..
| S. No. | Name of Awardee | Awardee Selected for their contribution in |
| 1 | Dr. Kiran Kumar Kuchi, Professor IIT Hyderabad | for outstanding contributions in telecom technology advancement and mentorship |
| 2 | Elena Geo Systems Private Limited. | for outstanding contributions in advancing NavIC-based devices and applications |
| 3 | Astrome Technologies Private Limited. | for pioneering millimeter-wave multi-beam technology |
| 4 | Tejas Networks Limited. | for advancing Telecom Innovations and Equipment Manufacturing |
| 5 | Nivetti Systems Private Limited. | for outstanding contributions in Secure Networking Products |
- India Mobile Congress 2024 will be 8th edition of India Mobile Congress (IMC).
- It will be co-hosted by the Department of Telecommunications and Cellular Operators Association of India.
- It will be held from 15th October at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.
- India will also host World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly New Delhi 2024 (WTSA 2024) and Global Standards Symposium (GSS 2024) from 14-24 Oct, 2024 at the same venue.
- Five (05) Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Telecom Excellence Awards are given annually.
- They are given to individuals, Institutions, and organisations for their exemplary and outstanding contributions in different areas over the past three years.
- Each award carries a shawl, citation and a cash of Rupees Two Lakh.