IIGF creating an inclusive indigenous platform for internet consumers: Rajeev Chandrashekar

The Internet has played a vital role in the overall development of Indian internet users. And India with its active 800 million internet users is projected to grow further in numbers and overall internet activity. IIGF has taken this opportunity to lead the Indian internet consumers from the front in this upcoming revolution by creating an inclusive platform for discussion of various topics

Rajeev Chandrasekhar, MoS, MeitY said that IIGF is a necessary platform for all the biggest stakeholders of the internet which are its users to get together annually and have a lively discussion about the internet policies and allied aspects.

It is necessary to understand the needs and ideas of the internet consumers in India regarding different innovations, policies, and create a functional roadmap going forward catering to benefiting the common citizens.

Internet is empowering India in every possible field. Today, India has around 1.2 billion mobile phone users and about 800 million internet users. This figure is projected to grow even further in the coming years thanks to the latest technological advancements and the internet’s growing influence on our day-to-day life.

Internet is for all and each user has the freedom of right to share their opinions when it comes to the policies and matters concerning internet governance. IIGF through this initiative is inviting every to join the future of India’s internet to provide a truly democratic internet for the biggest democracy in the world.

IIGF through this forum is hoping to encourage bringing multiple stakeholders of internet services to participate in the dialogue, decision making, and implementation of various policies and collectively work to solve the issues faced by the consumers.