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DoT and ITU Partner to Advance Future Infrastructure with AI-Powered Digital Twin Technologies.

National | Dated: 19 Feb 2025

On February 17, 2025, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communication (MoC), Government of India (GoI), and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in Geneva, Switzerland, signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to collaborate on advanced infrastructure planning using Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven digital twin technologies.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - This partnership aims to leverage cutting-edge technologies for the sustainable development of infrastructure.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The LoI was signed by Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General (SG), ITU, and Dr. Neeraj Mittal, Secretary (Telecom), DoT, MoC, during his official visit to Geneva.
  • (ii) In addition to infrastructure planning, DoT and ITU signed an agreement to initiate a 'Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) fellowship scheme' focused on telecommunications and emerging technologies.
  • (iii) The proposed scheme envisions supporting PhD fellowships over five years in the ITU focus areas.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which organizations recently signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to collaborate on AI-driven digital twin technologies for infrastructure planning?

Correct Answer: DoT and ITU

🚀 Quick Recap:

About International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

  • Secretary-General (SG): Doreen Bogdan-Martin
  • Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland