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<\/p>\nIn align with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi\u2019s vision of fostering inclusive and collaborative policy decision-making, Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under the leadership of Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia, held the first meeting of the two-day session of newly constituted Stakeholders Advisory Committees (SACs). The initiative will be critical in engaging industry leaders in expanding and shaping the future of India’s telecommunication ecosystem.<\/p>\n
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Aiming to facilitate a consistent two-way dialogue with government on matters related to telecommunication sector, Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia has constituted six distinct\u00a0Stakeholders Advisory\u00a0<\/strong>Committees (SACs)\u00a0<\/strong>to provide valuable insights to the DoT on various matters pertaining to it.<\/p>\n Top CEOs, academicians, researchers, entrepreneurs and industry thought leaders are members of these six advisory committees (SACs).<\/p>\n Key Highlights – Day1<\/strong><\/p>\n Satellite Communication Ecosystem<\/strong><\/p>\n The Satellite Communication Ecosystem SAC focuses on the role of satellite technology in enhancing communication services, particularly in remote and underserved areas. This committee explores opportunities to expand satellite communication infrastructure, improve regulatory frameworks, and encourage private sector participation.<\/p>\n Telecom Sector Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)<\/strong><\/p>\n The Telecom Sector OEMs SAC aims to bolster the local manufacturing of telecom equipment and reduce dependency on imports. This committee focuses on promoting indigenous production, encouraging innovation, and removing bottlenecks for OEMs. The first meeting involved drawing up a charter w.r.t. policy priorities and resolving issues in the short and the medium terms. The objective is to nurture a robust telecom manufacturing ecosystem in India.<\/p>\n Telecom Electronics Ecosystem<\/strong><\/p>\n The Telecom Electronics Ecosystem SAC addresses expansion of the footprint of telecom electronics and component manufacturing sector in India. \u00a0This group works on strategies to enhance the production capabilities of electronic components and devices used in telecom networks. The initial meeting discussed measures to support local electronics manufacturing, resolve supply chain issues, and promote research and development in this critical area.<\/p>\n Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia expressed his confidence with regard to the discussions and emphasized upon the importance of continuous engagement with industry leaders to drive technological advancements and policy reforms. He stated, “This initiative will go a long way to make India \u2018Atmanirbhar\u2019 and a global leader in field of Telecommunications<\/em>.\u00a0The insights and contributions from these esteemed committees will be invaluable in shaping policies that foster growth, innovation, and inclusivity.<\/em>“<\/p>\n The Department of Telecommunications looks forward to the valuable contributions of all stakeholders and is committed to fostering a productive and innovative environment for the growth of the telecom sector.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In align with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi\u2019s vision of fostering inclusive and collaborative policy decision-making, Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under the leadership of Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia, held the first meeting of the two-day session of newly constituted Stakeholders Advisory Committees (SACs). The initiative will be …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[136],"tags":[7515,7516,7514,3389,7517],"class_list":["post-10333","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","","category-national","tag-consultative-platform","tag-jyotiraditya-scindia-telecom","tag-telecom-industry","tag-telecom-sector","tag-telecom-stakeholders"],"yoast_head":"\n\n