Government
BSNL to Deploy 4,000 New Towers in Naxalite-Hit Chhattisgarh to Boost Digital Connectivity
Summary:To improve digital connectivity in remote and Naxalite affected areas, the Government of India will set up 4,000 new BSNL telecom towers in Chhattisgarh. The move supports the broader target of ensuring digital inclusion in the remote regions, led by the Minister of State for Telecom Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani. Government’s Push to Connect the Unconnected […]
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Government Speed Ups BSNL MTNL Monetization Process
Summary:The Government of India has introduced a new structure to rapidly track the asset demonetisation of BSNL, MTNL, and ITI Limited. This step allows direct purchase of surplus assets by government institutions at market price, aiming to raise money and adapt weakened resources. To raise capital and optimize the underholed infrastructure, the Government of India […]
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Vodafone Idea Revival Plan- Government May Consider to Explore Some Relief
After firmly rejecting any further debt-to-equity conversion of Vodafone Idea’s adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues, the Indian government is now considering alternative forms of support to keep the financially distressed telecom operator afloat — aiming to prevent a duopoly in the telecom sector. Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia recently reaffirmed the government’s stance, stating there is […]
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Centre Committed to Ladakh’s Growth, BharatNet Expansion to Boost Digital Connectivity: FM Sitharaman
Reaffirming the Centre’s commitment to the holistic development of Ladakh, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced that the upcoming BharatNet expansion and installation of additional mobile towers will ensure digital connectivity across every panchayat in the Union Territory. She expressed satisfaction with the implementation of various government-sponsored schemes in Ladakh and emphasized that, […]
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Govt to Hold High-Level Meeting on MTNL’s Future Amid Soaring Debt Crisis
Cabinet Secretary T.V. Somanathan is set to convene a crucial meeting next week with key stakeholders to chart the future course for the financially stressed state-run telecom firm Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL). The discussion will primarily focus on the company’s mounting loan defaults and a roadmap for financial recovery. MTNL has defaulted on loan […]
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Is the Government Easing Up on ‘Make in India’ for Telecom Gear?
In what appears to be a significant policy shift, the Indian government has released a new notification that hints at relaxing the stringent local sourcing requirements for telecom equipment manufacturers. This comes as a surprising turn, especially after recent years of a strong push for localization and self-reliance under the Atmanirbhar Bharat campaign. The new […]
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Elon Musk’s Starlink India Soon to be Start Its Service, Waiting for License
India is poised to welcome Elon Musk’s Starlink into its growing satellite internet ecosystem. Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, on June 5, confirmed that Starlink is on track to become the third satellite internet provider licensed to operate in India, alongside Reliance Jio and Bharti’s OneWeb. “In the coming days, the third license will be issued,” […]
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Government to Boost Telecom Exports, Aim for Universal Connectivity and 1 Million Jobs by 2030
The Indian government is gearing up to enhance telecom product exports, with a strategic focus on achieving universal connectivity and generating one million new jobs by 2030. The Ministry of Communications, in collaboration with key stakeholders, is finalizing a comprehensive policy to transform India’s telecom and digital infrastructure over the next five years, according to […]
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Operation Sindoor News: Government Directs Telcos to Enhance Disaster Preparedness and Secure Critical Infrastructure
The Indian government has instructed all private and state-owned telecom operators to ramp up disaster-level preparedness, ensure uninterrupted nationwide connectivity, and collaborate effectively to maintain seamless network operations during emergencies. During a meeting on May 7, telecom operators were urged to compile and regularly update a list of critical telecom infrastructure and installations, with a […]
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Government’s Decision on Dues-to-Equity Conversion Sparks Industry Concerns
The government’s move to allow telecom licensees to convert statutory dues—including spectrum and adjusted gross revenue (AGR) liabilities—into equity has sparked calls for safeguards to prevent potential misuse, according to a recent report. Industry Reactions to the Centre’s Policy Shift Following the Centre’s decision to convert Vodafone Idea’s ₹36,950 crore spectrum dues into government equity, […]
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