Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia and Dr Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Minister of State for Communications, continued the inaugural meetings of the six newly constituted Stakeholders Advisory Committees (SACs) on Tuesday.
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) informed that on the second day, the focus was on additional key areas critical to the telecommunications ecosystem. Today’s meetings were held with members of three SACs including Telecom Service Providers SAC, Internet Service Providers & Infrastructure Providers SAC; and Academicians and Research and Development in Telecommunications Sector SAC.
Addressing the media after the deliberations, Scindia said that the government has identified a rather deep agenda for all three committees and that would be working together. “There are varied schedules for the first presentation of these committees over the next couple of weeks. And then we will be taking each individual issue at a time, delving into the details, and devising an action plan with clear timelines and actionable items so that we can take our sector forward,” he said.
The key highlights of the second day are:
Telecom Service Providers SAC: The Telecom Service Providers SAC discussed strategies to enhance service delivery and address challenges faced by telecom operators. Key issues aimed at different aspects concerning the sector including futuristic & innovative areas of growth were discussed.
Internet Service Providers & Infrastructure Providers SAC: The focus was on improving broadband penetration and infrastructure development. The committee highlighted the need for policy support to accelerate infrastructure rollout and enhance internet accessibility, particularly emphasizing the deployment of advanced technologies like fiber optics and 5G.
Academicians and R & D in Telecommunications Sector SAC: The focus was on fostering collaboration between academia and the telecom industry. The committee highlighted the importance of industry-academia partnerships in driving innovation and developing a skilled workforce for the telecom sector.
Emphasizing the importance of continuous engagement with industry leaders and Academia, Jyotiraditya Scindia stated that insights from the SACs will not only help in technological advancements and policy reforms, but also the all-round growth of India’s telecommunications sector.
On 15th July, the Union Minister held discussions with members of Satellite Communication Ecosystem SAC, Telecom Sector Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Telecom Electronics Ecosystem SAC.
