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    Department of Telecommunications (DoT) releases Draft National Telecom Policy (NTP)-2025

    Posted 25 Jul 2025

    2 min read

    NTP-2025 seeks to build on progress made under National Digital Communications Policy 2018.

    • It addresses emerging challenges by next-generation technologies such as 5G/6G, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), Quantum Communications, Satellite Network, and Blockchain.
    • It positions India to become “Nation of Choice” for Telecom Technology, under the vision of “Bharat – A Telecom Product Nation”.

    Aims and Objective: 

    • Coverage: Ensure universal and meaningful connectivity for all.
    • Double contribution of the telecommunications sector to India’s GDP.
    • Investment: Attract ₹1,00,000 crore annual infrastructure investment.
    • Employment and Skilling: Create 1 million new jobs and upskill/reskill 1 million workers.
    • Secure critical telecom infrastructure with quantum-resistant cryptography.
    • Sustainability: Cut sector’s carbon footprint by 30%.

    About NTP-2025

    • Vision: transform India into a digitally empowered economy by ensuring universal and meaningful connectivity, building secure and sustainable telecommunications networks.
    • Mission: It outlines six strategic missions:
      • Universal and Meaningful Connectivity: Expand telecom networks, improve service quality, and integrate technologies to ensure inclusive digital participation.
      • Innovation: Promote research, startups and strengthen industry -academia -government.
      • Domestic Manufacturing: Boost economic growth through skilled workforce, investments, and design-led manufacturing.
      • Secure and Trusted Telecom Network: Enhance security, promote cyber hygiene, and build a resilient, trustworthy telecom ecosystem.
      • Ease of Living and Ease of Doing Business: Simplify telecom access, foster digital inclusion, and create a business-friendly environment.
      • Sustainable Telecom: Promote green technologies, circular economy, and renewable energy to reduce telecom’s environmental impact.
    • Tags :
    • Telecom Policy
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