MeitY Showcases India’s Digital Innovation, AI, Semiconductors and Startups at India Mobile Congress 2026

Ø Digital Public Infrastructure, AI, semiconductors, startups and immersive technologies featured at the MeitY Pavilion

· The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) showcased India’s digital capabilities at the 10th India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026, held at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, from 7–10 October under the theme “Scale Without Boundaries.”

· The pavilion featured Digital Public Infrastructure initiatives, including Aadhaar, DigiLocker, UMANG and Entity Locker, highlighting easier access to digital identity, documents and government services.

· AI and language technology: BHASHINI demonstrated multilingual digital access, while interactive exhibits offered AI-avatar creation and virtual-reality cricket experiences.

· Data protection and digital infrastructure: Exhibits covered the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) framework, API Setu, UX4G and NIXI.

· Advanced technology: C-DAC, SAMEER and the India Semiconductor Mission showcased capabilities in applied research, Internet infrastructure and semiconductor development.

· Startup promotion: Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) presented 14 incubated startups, enabling them to showcase innovations to investors, industry representatives and visitors.

· The pavilion highlighted India’s expanding capabilities across digital public services, AI, semiconductors, advanced research and technology entrepreneurship, providing opportunities for collaboration among students, researchers, startups and industry.

[ABS News Service/10.10.2026]

The 10th edition of India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026 commenced at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, on October 07, 2026 bringing together technology companies, startups, innovators, policymakers, researchers and industry leaders from across India and the world. The event was formally inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi October 8, 2026.

Being held from October 07 – 10, 2026 under the theme “Scale Without Boundaries”, IMC 2026 provides a platform for dialogue, innovation and collaboration around next-generation connectivity and emerging technologies.

The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) has set up a dedicated pavilion at IMC 2026, showcasing a diverse range of Digital India initiatives and capabilities across Digital Public Infrastructure, citizen services, language technology, data protection, semiconductors, Internet infrastructure, advanced research and technology entrepreneurship.

Digital foundations supporting citizen and government services are being highlighted at the pavilion, which include Aadhaar, DigiLocker, UMANG and Entity Locker. Together, these initiatives demonstrate how digital platforms are making identity, documents and access to government services more seamless, secure and convenient for citizens and organisations.

At API Setu booth, visitors are understanding about integration and information exchange through APIs, supporting interoperability across digital systems. UX4G team is helping visitors explore how to improve the user experience and design of their digital assets through a citizen-centric design.

A booth featuring the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) framework highlights the importance of responsible processing and protection of personal data in the digital age.

Digital India BHASHINI is demonstrating the application of Artificial Intelligence and language technologies to facilitate access to digital content and services across Indian languages. MyGov India has come up with a collection of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ videos, highlighting stories, voices and grassroots initiatives from across the country at their booth.

The pavilion also features the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), which is showcasing DARPAN S3, along with NIXI, SAMEER and India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), highlighting capabilities across Internet infrastructure, applied research and advanced technology.

Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) is participating with 14 STPI-incubated startups, giving entrepreneurs an opportunity to present their products and solutions to visitors, investors and industry participants. The startup showcase provides a glimpse into emerging Indian innovations and the pathways through which technology ideas are being developed into market-ready solutions.

An interactive Experience Zone offers visitors an opportunity to engage with emerging technologies. One booth enables visitors to create their own AI avatar, while another offers a VR-based cricket experience, demonstrating applications of AI and immersive technologies in an accessible and engaging format.

The MeitY presence at IMC 2026 brings together digital services, citizen engagement, AI, startups, semiconductors, Internet infrastructure and advanced research, offering visitors a concise view of the breadth of India’s technology capabilities and the opportunities emerging across these areas. Students, entrepreneurs, government officials, researchers and industry representatives can explore the initiatives, interact with innovators and experience selected technologies during the IMC 2026.