India, Dec. 21 -- The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) closed 2025 on a high note, registering landmark achievements in connectivity, digital infrastructure and telecom self-reliance. A Year-End Review statement released by the Ministry of Communications highlighted unprecedented growth in internet and mobile penetration, rapid nationwide rollout of SG services, and major strides in indigenous technology development.

The mission envisions extending high-speed broad band to villages, schools, health centres and other anchor institutions, aligning with the government's vision of a "Viksit Bharat by 2047. India's telecom footprint expanded rapidly during the year. Internet connections crossed the one-billion mark to reach over 100 cro...