The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today graced the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of the Indian Telecommunications Service (ITS) at Vigyan Bhawan, marking six decades since the service was constituted in 1965 to meet the Government’s critical techno-managerial needs in telecommunications.
The Vice-President highlighted the transformative journey of the country ushered by ITS over the past 60 years by shaping India’s telecom landscape from the early days of telegraphy and landline telephone connections to the expansive and innovative digital infrastructure that powers the nation today.
Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan noted ITS’s role as a quiet but vital force encouraging progress, fostering connectivity, and unlocking opportunities for millions across the country. The Vice-President said that India’s telecommunications sector has grown under visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi with robust infrastructure expansion, digital inclusion, and technological innovation.
He highlighted that from the monopoly days of BSNL to a competitive and dynamic marketplace, the evolving telecom ecosystem is a testament to the service’s enduring commitment to excellence and public welfare. Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan reflected on historical milestones, recalling the era when securing a telephone connection was a challenge and how mobile technology has revolutionized communication.
ITS officers, he noted, have been the trusted architects behind the nation’s telecommunications growth. Looking ahead, the Vice-President urged the service to continue leading India into the future of connectivity with emerging technologies such as 5G and 6G.
Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan emphasized that technology must remain rooted in inclusivity, ensuring no citizen is left behind while positioning India as a global leader in telecommunications standards and innovation.