The Business Factors News Desk
New Delhi, May 23, 2025: India hosted a Virtual Capacity Building Session on Digital Transformation in BRICS, organised by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) through the National Communications Academy – Technology (NCA-T), Ghaziabad. Convened under the BRICS ICT Working Group, the event brought together digital thought leaders from across the BRICS nations to explore shared challenges, best practices, and chart a path forward for robust ICT cooperation among the group countries.
The session was inaugurated by BRICS Chair Daniel Cavalcanti and NCA-T Director General Atul Sinha.
Cavalcanti commended India for hosting the session and highlighted the event's role in advancing cooperation, focusing on mobile security, cyber resilience, digital infrastructure, and digital twin, an official PIB statement said.
Atul Sinha emphasised the importance of capacity building through collaboration, co-creating scalable and secure technologies, and fostering partnerships to empower citizens across BRICS nations. Four thematic sessions addressed pressing challenges and opportunities in the digital domain.
Session I: Empowering Mobile Users
India showcased its flagship Sanchar Saathi initiative aimed at protecting mobile users from fraud, enhancing transparency, and ensuring equitable access to mobile services. The session underscored the importance of citizen-centric regulatory frameworks that foster trust and inclusivity in digital communications.
Session II: Cyber Resilience for the 21st Century
India and Brazil led presentations on their national approaches to cyber resilience, emphasising preparedness, rapid response, and cross-border cooperation to counter cyber threats.
Session III: Foundation of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)
This session focused on building secure, inclusive, and interoperable platforms. India presented AADHAAR as a foundational DPI that has revolutionised public service delivery through identity-based digital inclusion. China also shared insights on its digital infrastructure journey. The session highlighted DPI as a transformative tool for governance efficiency and service outreach.
Session IV: Digital Twin – Revolutionising Public Infrastructure
India introduced its ambitious Sangam Digital Twin initiative, aimed at using AI-native, federated platforms to enable scenario-based infrastructure planning and real-time governance solutions. China also shared its experiences with Digital Twin technology. The discussion showcased the use of predictive simulations and data-driven governance as game-changers for public infrastructure management.
In the closing remarks, Daniel Cavalcanti and Avinash Agarwal, Deputy Director General, International Relations Division, DoT, India, reaffirmed the commitment of BRICS nations to mutual learning and collaborative digital development.
The sessions provided a robust platform for sharing national success stories, identifying scalable solutions, and laying the groundwork for future digital cooperation. The outcomes are expected to bolster strategic alliances and foster resilient, inclusive, and future-ready digital societies across BRICS.
