Why in News?
India hosted the 7th BRICS Working Group Meeting for Cooperation in ICTs in Pune on 17 August 2026 under its BRICS Chairship.
Key Points
- The meeting brought together representatives from BRICS member countries to discuss cooperation in information and communication technologies.
- India’s ICT track theme is “Innovate, Cooperate and Transform (ICT) for a Resilient Future.”
- Discussions covered Artificial Intelligence, next-generation communication systems, Industry 4.0 and electromagnetic field exposure.
- The BRICS Institute of Future Networks reviewed work on AI, advanced communications and internet applications.
- Members also discussed Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and digital ecosystem integration as part of the broader ICT Track, with a dedicated Focus Group on DPI meeting on 18 August.
- The meeting aims to strengthen cooperation among BRICS countries in digital technologies and future communication networks.
