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Pursuant to the extraordinary incentive of PLI being provided by Government of India in various sectors, the Cabinet today has approved the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Telecom and Networking Products. This approval comes in wake of very encouraging success of PLI related to Mobile and component manufacturing, which was announced in April 2020 during the height of Covid pandemic. In spite of 31st July 2020 being the last date for applying, it received a resounding response. All major mobile component manufacturers of world are expanding their powerful footprints in India by making investments, starting exports and giving jobs to thousands of Indians. The finance ministry has earmarked an outlay of ?5,200 crore to rollout the entire optical fibre cable required for setting up the Defence communications network State-run ITI already enjoys a 20% reservation in telco's 4G tender, as a part of a policy initiative. It already has non-commercial tie-up Tejas Networks as well as system integrators - Tech Mahindra and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to deploy core and radio network for BSNL. In a constant endeavor to strengthen the voice of the telecom sector, TEMA has strived to bring together the best minds in the Country. The platform aims to provide the stakeholders to present their erudite views and share experiences, that will help shape the future course of telecom in India. As part of this effort, TEMA is pleased to announce that Shri R Chandrashekhar, Former Secretary, Department of Telecommunication and Department of Electronics and IT is appointed as the first Chairman of TEMA Council on Digital Empowerment. He is also former President NASSCOM. New Delhi, Dec 11 (PTI) Domestic telecom gear makers' body TEMA on Friday said it has appointed former telecom and IT secretary Rentala Chandrashekhar as the Chairman of TEMA Council on Digital Empowerment. Domestic telecom gear makers' body TEMA on Friday said it has appointed former telecom and IT secretary Rentala Chandrashekhar as the Chairman of TEMA Council on Digital Empowerment. Telecom Equipment Manufacturers Association of India (TEMA) represents Indian companies engaged in manufacturing of telecom gears. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) should procure 2G equipment from Indian manufacturers as the State-owned telecom operator has already deployed it in large numbers across the country, according to a top industry body. A big debate is continuing in India over 5G. It's not a question of when it will be introduced but whether it's actually needed at all. How will it be used, and the cost are two important considerations in the ongoing debate. There have already been a few problems in the country over the level of rates at a possible 5G spectrum auction. This sees an auction held for electromagnetic spectrum licenses and considering the massive population of India, winning a license may prove very lucrative or would it? TEMA Chairman Emeritus N K Goyal said the PLI announcement would encourage domestic production and exports, and entail significant employment opportunities. TEMA Chairman Emeritus N K Goyal said the PLI announcement would encourage domestic production and exports, and entail significant employment opportunities. EMA thanks Secretary DOT, Sh. Anshu Prakash and Sr DDG TEC, Sh. UK Srivastava and welcomes the historic decision of providing free access to specifications and technical documentations framed by TEC. It has fulfilled a long pending demand. Providing free access to the most valuable technical standards shall be useful in accelerating the promotion of the knowledge of telecom technology as well as domestic manufacturing along with public procurement preference to make in India. TEMA thanks Secretary DOT, Anshu Prakash and Sr DDG TEC, UK Srivastava and welcomes the historic decision of providing free access to specifications and technical documentations framed by TEC. It has fulfilled a long pending demand. Providing free access to the most valuable technical standards shall be useful in accelerating the promotion of the knowledge of telecom technology as well as domestic manufacturing along with public procurement preference to make in India. Ravi Sharma, Chairman TEMA said "Iinnovation is the key to self reliance . This decision of TEC goes well with PM's Mission of Atmanirbhar Bharat, Make in India, as industries would be able to use the specifications, ER, GR, IR etc. freely to fasten the innovation and R&D projects." TEMA thanks Secretary DOT, Sh. Anshu Prakash and Sr DDG TEC, Sh. UK Srivastava and welcomes the historic decision of providing free access to specifications and technical documentations framed by TEC. It has fulfilled a long pending demand. Providing free access to the most valuable technical standards shall be useful in accelerating the promotion of the knowledge of telecom technology as well as domestic manufacturing along with public procurement preference to make in India. Government's telecom standard body Telecom Engineering Centre is providing free access to all technical documents to stakeholders with a view to easing manufacturing and public procurement hassles, an official source said on Sunday. Domestic telecom gear maker body TEMA appreciated the development, saying this was a long-pending demand of the players. Government's telecom standard body Telecom Engineering Centre is providing free access to all technical documents to stakeholders with a view to easing manufacturing and public procurement hassles, an official source said on Sunday. Domestic telecom gear maker body TEMA appreciated the development, saying this was a long-pending demand of the players. New Delhi, Sep 27 (PTI) Government's telecom standard body Telecom Engineering Centre is providing free access to all technical documents to stakeholders with a view to easing manufacturing and public procurement hassles, an official source said on Sunday. Domestic telecom gear maker body TEMA appreciated the development, saying this was a long-pending demand of the players. TEMA appreciates Secretary DOT, Sh Anshu Prakash and Sr DDG TEC, Sh UK Srivastava for historic decision of providing free access to TEC framed specifications & technical documentations New Delhi: Government's telecom standard body Telecom Engineering Centre is providing free access to all technical documents to stakeholders with a view to easing manufacturing and public procurement hassles, an official source said on Sunday. Domestic telecom gear maker body TEMA appreciated the development, saying this was a long-pending demand of the players. |