In a significant step towards advancing digital innovation and infrastructure planning, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, Government of India, has entered into a strategic collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). This partnership, formalised through a Letter of Intent (LoI), focuses on harnessing AI-driven digital twin technologies to develop future-ready infrastructure solutions.

Strengthening International Collaboration

Dr. Neeraj Mittal, Secretary (Telecom), DoT, is on an official visit to Geneva, aiming to enhance India’s global leadership in digital connectivity. During his visit, he engaged with ITU leadership, including Secretary-General Ms. Doreen Bogdan-Martin, to discuss India’s advancements in telecommunications, particularly in 5G/6G technologies, AI for digital transformation, and cybersecurity frameworks.

The LoI between DoT and ITU lays the groundwork for collaborative initiatives, including:

• Innovation in AI-driven digital twins and virtual world technologies.
• Development of global standards to ensure interoperability and scalability.
• Capacity building and cross-sectoral collaboration for sustainable development.
• Citizen engagement in urban and infrastructure planning.

India’s Bid to Host ITU-Plenipotentiary Conference 2030

As part of its efforts to position itself as a global policy hub in telecommunications and ICT regulation, India has proposed to host the ITU-Plenipotentiary Conference in 2030. This follows India’s successful hosting of the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA) in October 2024. The proposal was positively received, with further discussions scheduled for the upcoming ITU Council Meeting.

AI-Driven Digital Twin Technologies: A Paradigm Shift

Next-generation mobile technologies are evolving beyond connectivity to play a pivotal role in infrastructure planning. The integration of AI, digital twins, and real-time data connectivity creates an intelligent ecosystem that revolutionises planning across transport, urban development, and healthcare sectors. These advancements enable dynamic, adaptive, and sustainable infrastructure solutions.

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Key Highlights of the DoT-ITU Collaboration

1. Knowledge Sharing and Capacity Building: Exchange insights from DoT’s Sangam initiative and ITU’s Citiverse to enhance cross-sectoral data integration.
2. Global Standards Development: Contribute to ITU-T Study Group 20 on IoT, digital twins, and smart cities to create standardised frameworks for AI-driven solutions.
3. Sandbox Environments and Demonstrations: Establish test environments to pilot digital twin technologies and refine regulatory frameworks.
4. Citizen Engagement and Simulations: Utilize AI-powered platforms for participatory urban planning and infrastructure decision-making.
5. Privacy and Mobile Phone Data (MPD): Explore privacy-enhancing techniques (PETs) for secure data utilisation in digital twins for urban development.
6. AI Model Integration for Digital Twins: Develop country-specific AI models to address infrastructure challenges in urban mobility and planning.

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