NDCP aims for Broadband for All and create 4 million jobs: Minister of State for Communications

Taking steps to promote healthy competition among States to further the cause of NDCP 2018

The Minister of State for Communications (Independent Charge), Manoj Sinha expects the National Digital Communications Policy 2018 to catalyse the achievement of the Digital India dream of Government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, by nurturing and promoting a robust, competitive, and sustainable digital communications sector.

The Minister spoke to members of the press and media today, while inaugurating a seminar organized by the Department of Telecom, with representation from States and Union Territories. The seminar held in the capital is meant to lay the foundation for collaborative pursuit and realization of the vision, mission, and objectives of the National Digital Communications Policy (NDCP) 2018.

In his inaugural speech at inauguration of seminar organized by the Department of Telecom, Manoj Sinha touched upon the objectives and key features of NDCP 2018. Objectives such as Broadband for All and the promise of Creating 4 Million Jobs in the sector have the potential to drastically alter the dynamics of the sector, and make it possibly the single-most important enabler of socio-economic development of the country. The Minister cited the ongoing BharatNet project as an example of how determined execution can lead to empowerment of people inhabiting the remote and rural areas of our country.

Speaking on the occasion, Aruna Sundararajan, Secretary (Telecommunications) and Chairman, Digital Communications Commission, highlighted the importance of proactively identifying and addressing implementation challenges, in order to support timely execution of projects. She highlighted the Indian Telegraph Right of Way Rules 2016 as an instrument to facilitate smooth execution of digital communications projects across the country through adherence to a clear, transparent, and consistent set of rules. The secretary assured to take steps to promote healthy competition among States and Union Territories to further the cause of NDCP 2018.

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