Pushpa Gujral Science City observed the World Telecom Day by organising a webinar on differentiating features of 5G technology. Around 150 engineering college students from across the state participated in it through virtual mode. The theme for the day this year was “Accelerating digital transformation in challenging times”.

Dr Neelima Jerath , Pushpa Gujral Science City Director-General

Millions of people depend on these networks access real time information when they need it the most. Telecom networks have enabled masses to keep themselves safe during the ongoing pandemic by working from home, attending online classes, e-health and online doctor consultations among others. Further, telecom sector played a significant role in the economic growth globally.

Dr Swades De, Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT-Delhi, was the key speaker. He said 5G network is regarded as the most significant jump in the history of wireless communication due to its differentiating features such as cost and energy efficiency, hyper fast, low latency and reliability. He gave an overview of edge computing in Internet of things, energy sustainability, green communication and network coexistence. He highlighted the research work conducted on 5G as a part of capacity building initiative of the Department of Telecommunications and discussed research efforts made on wireless radio-frequency energy transfers, developing industry-collaborative communication systems, capacity building for more hands-on and field-worthy product development oriented technology at IIT-Delhi.

Science City Director-General Dr Neelima Jerath said the World Telecom Day is the occasion to celebrate power of telecommunication and its importance in building relationships across cultures around the world and focuses on using advanced technology to fulfil the sustainable development goals in the next few years. “Millions of people depend on these networks access real time information when they need it the most. Telecom networks have enabled masses to keep themselves safe during the ongoing pandemic by working from home, attending online classes, e-health and online doctor consultations among others. Further, telecom sector played a significant role in the economic growth globally,” said Dr Jerath.

Science City Director Dr Rajesh Grover said telecom services were a lifeline for the nation. He urged the participants not to be misled by false messages being spread on various social media platforms claiming linkage of second wave of Covid-19 with 5G technology as these had no scientific basis. As such the Department of Telecommunications is already taking up several steps to bring awareness about scientific facts on health effects of electric and magnetic forces emissions from mobile towers.