NDCP 2018: Holistic, Progressive And Forward Looking; ASSOCHAM

Apex industry body ASSOCHAM has welcomed the draft National Digital Communications Policy (NDCP) 2018 that provides much needed impetus for light-touch, technology friendly framework to propel innovation and efficiency via communications.

“This progressive policy draft, setting aspirational goals provides much needed impetus for light-touch, technology friendly framework to further propel innovation and efficiency via communications. Its forward looking focus to usher in new technologies such as 5G, IoT and AI etc. emphasizes on the need to build a state-of-the-art telecom and digital infrastructure and recognizing it as essential infrastructure like roadways, railways etc. for the overall development of India”, said Mr. Balaji.

ASSOCHAM lauds the efforts of the Department of Telecommunication under the leadership of Shri Manoj  Sinha, Minister for Communications and Smt. Aruna Sundararajan, Secretary Telecom, for taking another major step towards the development and progress of the Telecommunications Sector. As a responsible industry chamber, ASSOCHAM has played its due role in providing relevant inputs directly and by providing a platform for exchange of thoughts and ideas amongst all stakeholders that helped shape the future of this important sector, vital for the socio-economic growth of the country. 

ASSOCHAM initiated its endeavour of value creation for Indian industry in 1920. It was established by promoter Chambers, representing all regions of India. Having in its fold over 400 Chambers and Trade Associations, and serving over 4.5 lakh members across India. ASSOCHAM has emerged as the fountainhead of Knowledge for Indian industry, which is all set to redefine the dynamics of growth and development in the Knowledge Based Economy. More information available on www.assocham.org. 

New Delhi, 8 May, 2018