Sam Pitroda

10/03/2026

They were young. They were trusted. They helped connect India.

Join us for the first edition of GENERATION NEXT: The Youth Dialogue — a conversation on the remarkable role young engineers played in making C-DOT a success, and what that story means for today’s generation.

Special Guest: Sam Pitroda (Founding Chairman, C-DOT)
Hosted by: Varun Choudhary (Secretary, AICC | Former National President, NSUI)

3 October 2026 | 8:00 PM IST

The bigger question for today’s youth: If a generation of young Indians could help transform telecom in India, what will today’s generation build next?
Join live on Facebook, Instagram and X.

07/04/2026

As marks 250 years of independence, it is an opportunity to reflect not only on its remarkable journey, but also on the enduring values of democracy, freedom, innovation, and inclusion.

I look forward to a thoughtful conversation with Ashoke Chatterjee on the lessons of the past and the challenges and opportunities that will shape the future.

Mr. Sam Pitroda is an internationally respected telecom inventor, e...

06/19/2026

India’s democratic journey is one of the great stories of modern nation-building.

This video reflects on 11 important steps taken after Independence that helped India remain united, stable, democratic, and forward-looking despite enormous diversity, poverty, and challenges.

I was glad to see the Telecom Revolution included as one of those key milestones. Telecom was never only about telephones or technology. It was about access, inclusion, empowerment, and giving ordinary citizens — especially in rural India — a voice in the national conversation.

Democracy depends on institutions, data, education, communication, diversity, rights, and public systems that reach the last citizen. These foundations must be protected, strengthened, and renewed for future generations.

Do watch and share your thoughts.

HOW INDIA REMAINED A HUGE AND STABLE NATION. UNITED, DEMOCRATIC AND UNIQUELY PROGRESSIVE

06/04/2026

Every child deserves the opportunity to dream beyond the limits of geography, poverty, or social barriers.

At the National Adivasi Professional Conclave 2026, I spoke about the need to empower Adivasi youth with education, technology, mentorship, and leadership opportunities.

The future of India will be built when young people from every tribal village can become professionals, innovators, entrepreneurs, scientists, judges, doctors, and public leaders.

Rooted in identity. Ready for the future.

05/02/2026

We were not just building technology — we were building a nation.
Technology is not about tools, it is about solving real problems for real people.
If we could do it with nothing, imagine what you can do today.

10 likes, 1 comment. "When Sam Pitroda Said Yes to Rajiv Gandhi..India Changed | गांधी, सफर & युवा संदेश | Part -1 |"

04/30/2026

Technology is evolving faster than ever—but the real question is: are we evolving with it?
This is worth a watch for anyone thinking about the future of society, innovation, and human values.

50 likes, 1 comment. "Sam Pitroda: India's Strength, AI Tamasha & US Surveillance Warning"

04/30/2026

Technology must serve people—not the other way around.
In this conversation, I reflect on the promises and risks of AI, and why human values must remain at the center of innovation.
The future is not about smarter machines—it’s about wiser societies.

4 likes. "Is AI Anti-People? Sam Pitroda on the Dark Reality of Tech Revolution | Ram Dutt Tripathi"

04/25/2026