Summary:
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has released the draft National Telecom Policy 2025 (NTP‑25) for public consultation. The policy sets ambitious goals by 2030, including universal 4G coverage, 90% 5G penetration, 100 million home broadband connections, and the creation of 1 million jobs in the telecom sector. It also emphasizes support for cutting-edge technologies like 6G, AI, IoT, quantum communications, blockchain, and satellite networking.
What is National Telecom Policy 2025 (NTP-25)
In the draft issued on July 24-25, 2025, DOT prepared a transformative roadmap to make India a telecom powerhouse by 2030. Major objectives include:
– Providing nationwide 4G coverage and 5G access to 90% of population
– Get 100 million fixed broadband registration
– Creating 1 million new jobs in digital communication by 2030
– Supporting emerging technologies like 6G, AI, IoT, Quantum, Blockchain and Satellite connectivity
Strategic Priorities of Draft Policy
– Infrastructure and connectivity: Large-scale expansion, universal access to urban and rural areas.
– Manufacturing and self-sufficiency: Deep localization is a priority under the “Bharat- A Telecommunication Product Nation” vision.
– Skill Development: Aim to resume and dismantle 1 million professionals through dedicated skilling initiative.
– Innovation and Startups: Backing R&D, Innovation hub, and Acceleration of Telecom-led startups and MSME.
– Technology Leadership: India status as a global 6G and Telecom technology Innovation Center.
Why does it matter to India
NTP ’25 reflects a bold vision for transitioning India from a telecom consumer to a technology exporter. By weaving the infrastructure growth, state -of -the -art technology and employment generation simultaneously, the policy aligns with the ambition of digitally strong society and economy of India.
