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Jyotiraditya Scindia

About Jyotiraditya Scindia

Who is Jyotiraditya Scindia?

Jyotiraditya Madhavrao Scindia is an Indian politician and Union Minister of Communications. He served as the Minister of Civil Aviation and Steel in the second term of the Narendra Modi government.
 
He was a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha representing the state of Madhya Pradesh from 2020 till his win in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.[1] He is a Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha, representing the Guna constituency in Madhya Pradesh from 2002 until his defeat in the 2019 Indian general election, and then since 4 June 2024.


Early life

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Scindia launches speed post 24 and 48, pledges faster India Post delivery

This announcement, made through a local program, is being considered an important step towards the modernisation of postal services

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Updated On : 10 Jan 2026 | 11:50 PM IST

Satcom, Vodafone Idea survival, frauds keep telecom sector abuzz in 2025

Entry of Starlink is expected to add to the competition in the premium segment, which is dominated by telecom operators -- mainly Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel

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Updated On : 30 Dec 2025 | 2:04 PM IST

Growth in Northeast has been transformational: Jyotiraditya Scindia

Northeast is growing 1.6x faster than India, with ₹4.48 trillion in investment commitments and a push on logistics, credit and connectivity, says Scindia

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Updated On : 21 Dec 2025 | 10:49 PM IST

YEF Summit 2025: Leaders pitch Madhya Pradesh as hub for entrepreneurs

Leaders at the YEF Bharat Summit 2025 in Indore highlighted Madhya Pradesh's growth story, India's expanding start-up ecosystem and the growing role of young entrepreneurs

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Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 11:05 PM IST

India will surpass Germany to become third-largest economy by 2027: Scindia

India's economy has leapt from the 10th position 12 years ago to fourth, leaving behind Japan, he said. By the end of 2027, we will surpass Germany to become the world's third-largest economy

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Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 5:54 PM IST

Telecom exports up 72% since FY21, imports steady at ₹51,000 cr: Scindia

Scindia said telecom exports rose from Rs 10,000 crore in FY21 to Rs 18,406 crore in FY25 while imports stayed around Rs 51,000 crore, as satcom licensees complete compliance for security approvals

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Updated On : 17 Dec 2025 | 11:25 PM IST

My goal is to ensure every dark spot in India is lit up by satcom: Scindia

Scindia was replying to a question on the government stand on spectrum charges that Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) should pay for its global satellite phone service (GSPS)

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Updated On : 16 Dec 2025 | 11:45 PM IST

Scindia, Starlink V-P Dreyer discuss ways to speed up digital inclusion

Starlink executive Lauren Dreyer met Jyotiraditya Scindia after a website glitch briefly displayed India pricing; talks focused on satcom-led last-mile connectivity as Starlink awaits approvals

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Updated On : 10 Dec 2025 | 11:54 PM IST

Govt to undertake India Post's business process reengineering: Scindia

As part of the process, the postal department will have best in class automation, which will make India Post the top logistics carrier in the world, the minister said

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Updated On : 10 Dec 2025 | 2:53 PM IST

Projects worth ₹5,700 cr sanctioned for northeast under PM-DevINE: Scindia

Scindia, the Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region, termed the initiative the "most important scheme of the ministry"

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Updated On : 04 Dec 2025 | 2:51 PM IST

Sanchar Saathi decoded: Why the gov wants it installed on your phone

DoT's directive requires the app to be visible and functional on first use, even as the minister stresses that activation remains optional.

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Updated On : 03 Dec 2025 | 4:20 PM IST

Govt open to revising Sanchar Saathi preload order on feedback: Scindia

Telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scindia told Lok Sabha the Centre is open to changing DoT's Sanchar Saathi preloading directive based on feedback, as privacy concerns and OEM pushback grow

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Updated On : 03 Dec 2025 | 2:33 PM IST

Snooping will never happen with Sanchar Saathi app, says Scindia in LS

In the context of the discussions about the app, the minister also said the government want to give power in the hands of the people to help them protect themselves

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Updated On : 03 Dec 2025 | 12:23 PM IST

Sanchar Saathi app can be deleted, says govt; OEMs still reluctant

Apple, other global device makers not on board; India's Lava to comply

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Updated On : 02 Dec 2025 | 11:51 PM IST

'Sanchar Saathi is optional, user can delete it': Govt issues clarification

Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia clarified that Sanchar Saathi is optional, following uproar over the government mandate asking phone makers to pre-install the app to help curb cyber fraud

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Updated On : 02 Dec 2025 | 12:48 PM IST

BSNL Q2 revenue at Rs 5,347 cr; achieves 93 pc of quarterly target: Scindia

After the quarterly review of BSNL, the minister said the company's revenue for the first half of the current fiscal stood at ₹11,134 crore

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Updated On : 30 Oct 2025 | 10:47 PM IST

BSNL achieves 93% of revenue target in September quarter, says Scindia

After the quarterly review of BSNL, the minister said the company's revenue for the first half of current fiscal stood at Rs 11,134 crore

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Updated On : 30 Oct 2025 | 2:53 PM IST
Updated On : 29 Oct 2025 | 11:22 PM IST

Indian telecom among top 3 globally, govt working to improve: Scindia

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said that more stringent norms for monitoring quality of service at cell level has been put in place from October 1

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Updated On : 17 Oct 2025 | 8:16 PM IST

India Post to launch 24, 48-hour guaranteed mail, parcel delivery timelines

Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said that 24 hours and 48 hours mail delivery and next-day parcel delivery will start from January onwards

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Updated On : 17 Oct 2025 | 2:57 PM IST