- The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) hosted the 'Robotics for Good Youth Challenge India 2026' during the India Mobile Congress 2026. - The initiative provides a platform for young innovators to showcase robotics solutions aimed at solving critical societal and humanitarian challenges. - Highlights the collaborative efforts of national bodies and international organizations in promoting emerging technologies, youth innovation, and digital inclusion in India. - **Robotics for Good Youth Challenge India 2026:** A national qualifying challenge hosted by the Department of Telecommunications and ITU during the India Mobile Congress to encourage young students to design robots tackling humanitarian and societal issues. - **India Mobile Congress 2026:** India's premier annual telecom, media, and technology forum jointly organized by the Department of Telecommunications and industry bodies to showcase cutting-edge digital and technological innovations. - **International Telecommunication Union (ITU):** A specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for matters related to information and communication technologies, setting global standards and fostering digital development worldwide. - **Department of Telecommunications (DoT):** The central government department under the Ministry of Communications responsible for formulating telecom policies, licensing, spectrum management, and promoting domestic digital infrastructure. **Introduction** The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) hosted the 'Robotics for Good Youth Challenge India 2026' during India Mobile Congress 2026, offering young innovators a platform to exhibit robotics technology designed to address humanitarian and societal challenges. **Core Issue and Detailed Points** - The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) hosted the 'Robotics for Good Youth Challenge India 2026' during the India Mobile Congress 2026. - The initiative provides a platform for young innovators to showcase robotics solutions aimed at solving critical societal and humanitarian challenges. - Highlights the collaborative efforts of national bodies and international organizations in promoting emerging technologies, youth innovation, and digital inclusion in India. **Key Statutory Bodies, Acts & Concepts** - **Robotics for Good Youth Challenge India 2026:** A national qualifying challenge hosted by the Department of Telecommunications and ITU during the India Mobile Congress to encourage young students to design robots tackling humanitarian and societal issues. - **India Mobile Congress 2026:** India's premier annual telecom, media, and technology forum jointly organized by the Department of Telecommunications and industry bodies to showcase cutting-edge digital and technological innovations. - **International Telecommunication Union (ITU):** A specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for matters related to information and communication technologies, setting global standards and fostering digital development worldwide. - **Department of Telecommunications (DoT):** The central government department under the Ministry of Communications responsible for formulating telecom policies, licensing, spectrum management, and promoting domestic digital infrastructure.