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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
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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
Digital Connectivity
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
Digital Connectivity
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has introduced the Manual for Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity, marking the first standardized framework to evaluate buildings' digital access capabilities. This initiative aims to enhance indoor connectivity, which is crucial for work, education, and healthcare, as over 80% of mobile
Digital Connectivity
As of May 2025, 97.65% of India's villages have mobile connectivity, with 96.80% having 4G access. The government is enhancing digital infrastructure through the Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) and BharatNet projects, aiming to provide high-speed internet and 4G services in rural areas. By June 2025, over
TRAI
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) held a workshop in New Delhi to promote its new Framework for Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity. The event gathered around 100 senior officials from various government ministries and infrastructure agencies to discuss the importance of integrating digital connectivity into property development.
Digital Connectivity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an article emphasizing the Indian government's commitment to enhancing digital connectivity over the past 11 years. In response to Union Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia's post, Modi praised the achievements in this sector and expressed the government's ongoing efforts to