Dr Rajkumar Upadhyay, CEO and Chairman of the Board, Centre for Development of Telematics (CDOT)

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Key Address by Dr Rajkumar Upadhyay, CEO and Chairman of the Board, Centre for Development of Telematics (CDOT)

Topic:Building a Secure and Self-Reliant Digital India: Technology, Telecom & Innovation

Key Highlights:
[1] Cybersecurity must be a national priority — India needs to build indigenous capabilities to secure critical infrastructure, government systems, and sensitive data.

[2] Quantum technology is the next frontier — Quantum communication will become increasingly important for protecting data and strengthening next-generation cybersecurity.

[3] India must move from manufacturing to technology design — While electronics manufacturing and exports are growing, greater focus is needed on indigenous R&D, chip design, and core technology development.

[4] Cyberattacks are becoming stealthier — Modern attacks increasingly focus on silently siphoning data rather than simply disrupting systems, making real-time AI-driven threat detection essential.

[5] India’s digital self-reliance will depend not just on building and manufacturing technology, but on developing indigenous capabilities in cybersecurity, AI, quantum, and core technology design.