Indigenous stack a message to the world, India is not only a service provider but also a technology producer: Jyotiraditya M. Scindia

Odisha- Prime Minister Narendra Modi , inaugurated India’s fully indigenous 4G stack and one lakh BSNL indigenous 4G towers from Jharsuguda, Odisha. Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya M. Scindia joined the programme virtually from Assam alongside Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and highlighted the historic significance of this achievement. Lauding the landmark achievement, the Union Minister stated that, guided by Prime Minister Modi’s vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, BSNL had committed to developing its own indigenous 4G stack and remarkably, within just 22 months, India has joined the world’s elite group of five nations that have successfully built their own 4G stack. “This is a moment of pride for the entire nation as India advances towards becoming a global leader in the telecommunications sector,” he said.

Nationwide Participation by Leaders

Swadeshi 4G towers were inaugurated across several states with participation from key Union Ministers and Chief Ministers. In Odisha, CM Mohan Charan Majhi joined; in Andhra Pradesh, Union Ministers Ram Mohan Naidu and Chandrashekhar Pemmasani along with CM N. Chandrababu Naidu participated; in Uttar Pradesh, Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary and CM Yogi Adityanath were present; in Maharashtra, Union Minister Raosaheb Nikhil Khadse, CM Devendra Fadnavis, and Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar attended; in Rajasthan, Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal and CM Bhajanlal Sharma joined; in Assam, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma participated; in Gujarat, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and CM Bhupendra Patel were present; and in Bihar, Union Minister Giriraj Singh and CM Nitish Kumar took part.

Fulfilling PM Modi’s Atmanirbhar Bharat Vision Through BSNL Swadeshi Stack

Scindia lauded PM Modi’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, noting, “When 2G, 3G, and 4G emerged globally, India relied on foreign technology. Today, BSNL’s expertise has reversed this, establishing India as a global telecom manufacturing hub.” The cloud-based, 5G-upgradable swadeshi stack serves over 2 crore citizens and connects nearly 30,000 previously unserved villages.

Historic Deployment: Over 97,500 Indigenous 4G Towers

BSNL’s ₹37,000 crore initiative has deployed 97,500 towers, of which 92,633 are operational, transforming connectivity across remote, tribal, and hilly areas. These towers, equipped for 5G readiness, benefit students, farmers, patients, and the armed forces. Subscriber growth has surged from 78 lakh in April 2024 to 2.2 crore, with consecutive profits of ₹280 crore (Jan-Mar FY25) and ₹261 crore (Q3 FY25), aided by ₹25,000 crore in capital infusion. “This is India’s moment to shine as a Product Nation,” Scindia affirmed.

Digital Bharat Nidhi: Connecting 30,000 Villages

The Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) has activated 19,823 of 27,106 targeted towers, connecting 26,327 villages and nearly 20 lakh households across aspirational districts, North-East regions, border areas, and LWE zones. In August 2025, these towers facilitated 42,773 TB of data usage, averaging 21 GB per customer. “From remote Odisha to hilly Assam, DBN ensures education, healthcare, and governance reach every doorstep,” Scindia said, “empowering the last citizen in line.”

A New Era of Global Leadership

Scindia highlighted BSNL’s role in positioning India for 5G and 6G leadership, with the indigenous stack ready for global export, reflecting Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. “PM Modi’s vision has made India a digital vishwa-guru, with 50% of global digital transactions powered by UPI,” he said. With state-central synergy, this initiative paves the way for a secure, skilled, and Viksit Bharat by 2047.