BS EDIT: Telecom Policy Needs More Substance: A Look at NTP 2025

By Business StandardPublished On Jul 30, 2025

NTP 2025: Ambitious but Incomplete

While NTP 2025 aims to boost job creation and expand 5G, it misses crucial near-term targets, leaving its feasibility uncertain

Job Creation and Investment Goals

The policy targets 1 million jobs and ₹1 trillion investment, but clear execution plans are essential for success

Lack of Near-Term Goals

With a 2030 target, the policy overlooks immediate steps needed for progress in 5G rollout and broadband access

AI and Industry Dominance: Unaddressed Issues

AI's role in telecom jobs and the risk of a sector duopoly are unexplored in the draft policy

India’s Telecom Policy Journey

From NTP 1994 to 2025, India’s telecom policies have evolved, but execution has always lagged behind aspirations

Action Over Aspiration

For real impact, NTP 2025 needs a clear roadmap, bridging its ambitious goals with actionable plans