30 Years of Mobile in India Celebrated
More than 200 AIMRA leaders from across the country gathered in the city to honour the industry’s incredible journey and salute the pivotal role played by mobile retailers.
Kolkata: The All India Mobile Retailers Association (AIMRA) on Thursday hosted a celebration to mark 30 years since the historic first mobile call in India.
On July 31, 1995, the then West Bengal Chief Minister Jyoti Basu made the first-ever mobile call to the then Union telecom minister Sukh Ram using a Nokia handset on the Modi Telstra network — a defining moment in the country's telecom history.
To mark the occasion, a commemorative postal stamp was unveiled in presence of Chief Post Master General (West Bengal Circle) Ashok Kumar, AIMRA national founder chairman Kailash Lakhyani among others.
More than 200 AIMRA leaders from across the country gathered in the city to honour the industry’s incredible journey and salute the pivotal role played by mobile retailers.
Lakhyani said, “The celebration of 30 years of mobile telephony in India is not just a tribute to technological progress, it is a recognition of the enduring spirit, resilience, and contribution of lakhs of mobile retailers across the country.”
He added, “From the first voice call made in 1995 to the high-speed connectivity of today, our retailers have been the vital bridge between innovation and the everyday consumer. AIMRA stands proud of this remarkable journey, and as we step into the future, we remain committed to empowering every retailer with knowledge, tools, and opportunities to thrive in the digital age.”