India’s Minister for Communications, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, inaugurated the 25th Meeting of the South Asian Telecommunication Regulators’ Council (SATRC-25) in New Delhi. In his keynote address, Scindia highlighted India’s role as the “Voice of the Global South” and emphasized that SATRC-25 would be a vital platform for knowledge-sharing and innovative discussions on new policy and regulatory challenges.
Attendees included Heads of Regulators and affiliate members from SATRC member countries,
Other dignitaries
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Why in the news? | 25th Meeting of the South Asian Telecommunication Regulators’ Council (SATRC-25) |
Inauguration | Inaugurated by Minister for Communications, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, in New Delhi |
Keynote Highlights by Scindia | Emphasized India’s role as “Voice of the Global South” and called for collaborative, secure, and standards-driven telecom policies |
India’s Digital Growth | 1.2 billion telephones, 970 million internet users; digital economy growing rapidly (projected to reach 20% by 2026-27) |
Focus Areas | Digital inclusivity, sustainable infrastructure, consumer protection, innovation in regulation |
Objectives and Discussions | Knowledge sharing, regional cooperation, and policy harmonization for sustainable growth |
Event Details | Organized by Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT) and hosted by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).; runs from November 11-13, 2024 |
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