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The Ministry of Women and Child Development has rolled out the ‘Poshan Tracker’ digital application under the Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 scheme. This application enables near real-time data collection for Anganwadi services, streamlining administrative tasks and reducing operational challenges for Anganwadi Workers. The Department of Telecommunications supports
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The Department of Telecommunications (DOT), in partnership with the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) and the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), showcased India's cutting-edge telecom infrastructure at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. Held in New Delhi, the event delved into the role of Artificial Intelligence
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Union Minister of Communications, Jyotiraditya Scindia, emphasized BharatNet's pivotal role in advancing India's digital connectivity, particularly in rural areas. He outlined achievements in connectivity milestones and future goals under the National Broadband Mission 2.0 to ensure broadband access across India by 2030. Source: Original Link
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Union Minister for Communications, Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia, has announced India's impressive progress in its digital infrastructure, noting a rapid 5G rollout throughout the country under Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's leadership. India plans to become a global leader in 6G technology by 2030. Over 400 million
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The Ministry of Communications has announced significant progress in India's digital connectivity efforts. Under the BharatNet and 4G Saturation projects, over 214,000 Gram Panchayats now have broadband access and nearly 24,000 mobile towers have been installed, enhancing digital access to education, healthcare, and government services in
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The Ministry of Communications announced in a response to the Rajya Sabha that the Department of Telecommunications has granted Unified Licenses for Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) service to three companies, including OneWeb India Communications Private Limited, JIO Satellite Communications Limited, and Starlink Satellite Communications Private Limited. Other
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The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has intensified efforts to enhance the infrastructure of Gram Panchayats under the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) scheme. The initiative aims to support states in providing office infrastructure and digital connectivity to Panchayats, with a particular focus on North Eastern states. As part of this
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The Indian government launched the PM-WANI scheme in December 2020 to boost public Wi-Fi access and foster digital inclusion across the country. The initiative, aligned with the National Digital Communications Policy 2018, empowers local entrepreneurs by minimizing regulatory requirements and allowing the setup of Wi-Fi hotspots by Public Data Offices
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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has extended the submission deadline for the Logo Design Competition for India's Digital Connectivity Rating Framework by 10 days, now due by 15 November 2025. This decision follows requests from participants for more time. Entries can be submitted via email, and
India Mobile Congress
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the India Mobile Congress 2025, emphasizing India's advancements in the telecom sector, including the launch of the Made in India 4G stack and the widespread availability of 5G. He highlighted the importance of digital connectivity as integral to daily life, the growth of
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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has registered eight agencies as Digital Connectivity Rating Agencies (DCRA) to assess and rate digital connectivity in properties. This initiative, under the 'Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity Regulations, 2024', aims to enhance in-building network quality. The registered agencies will conduct
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The Forum of Indian Regulators (FoIR) and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) conducted an online session to discuss the Framework for Rating of Properties on Digital Connectivity. The session highlighted the importance of robust digital connectivity across various sectors and introduced a voluntary star-rating system for properties. Key