{
  "id": 12858635,
  "title": "PM Narendra Modi's Vision Inspires Jio To Become Technology Creator, Says Akash Ambani At IMC 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/pm-narendra-modis-vision-inspires-jio-to-become-technology-creator",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-08T10:55:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/tech/pm-narendra-modis-vision-inspires-jio-to-become-technology-creator-says-akash-ambani-at-imc-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Reliance Jio Infocomm Chairman Akash Ambani praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, describing him as a guiding light for his vision in the digital industry. Speaking at the Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026, Ambani stated that the company's mission is to enable disruptive services for consumers and become a creator of technology. This aligns with the 10-year mission of Jio, which has been focused on becoming a technology creator rather than just a consumer.\n\nThe 10th edition of IMC, inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi, has set the stage for India's next decade of digital transformation. Jio aims to connect the next billion and enable the next billion possibilities, positioning Bharat as a global hub for telecom, technology, and innovation.\n\nAmbani emphasized that the biggest message from Prime Minister Modi's mission was to become a technology creator. Jio has been on this path for the past 10 years and marks a significant milestone. At the event, Jio unveiled its satellite connectivity vision, highlighting a proposed constellation of around 1,600 low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. The company plans to set up 23 ground stations across India to ensure connectivity in areas where terrestrial networks are difficult to deploy. This initiative, called \"sovereign satellite connectivity,\" aims to keep the entire value chain within India, from design to operations.",
  "summary": "New Delhi, Oct 8: Reliance Jio Infocomm Chairman Akash Ambani on Thursday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him a guiding light for his vision for the growth of the digital industry. Speaking to IANS on the sidelines of the Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026 here, he said our mission is to enable disruptive services for consumers and to become a creator of technology rather than a…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}