DoT invites public comments on TSDSI transposed standards
Telecom Standards Advisory Committee (TSAC) in its meeting held on 16th March, 2023 decided to initiate the process of adoption of TSDSI transposed standards corresponding to the new and updated specifications of 3GPP Release 15, 16 and 17 as National Standard.
DoT notifies Constitution of Bharat 6G Mission and Apex Council
The notice states that an Apex Council has been constituted, comprising of 22 members. The council will lay down the phase-wise objectives of the Bharat 6G Mission, consult the Bharat 6G Alliance, suggest the research and innovation pathways to be explored, review the progress, order external evaluations and suggest course corrections.
MoHFW updates on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Health Sector
MoHFW has recently designated AIIMS Delhi, PGIMER Chandigarh and AIIMS Rishikesh as Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence with an aim to promote creation and use of AI based solutions in Health. Government of India has launched Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) which aims to create a platform enabling interoperability of health data within the health ecosystem so as to create longitudinal Electronic Health Record (EHR) of every citizen.
TRAI extends the timeline for comments on consultation paper: ‘Introduction of Digital Connectivity Infrastructure Provider Authorization under Unified License’
Written comments on the Consultation Paper were previously invited from the stakeholders by 09th March, 2023 and counter-comments, if any, by 23rd March, 2023. TRAI has now extended this timeline, hence comments may be sent by the stakeholders by 6th April, 2023 and counter-comments, if any, by 20th April, 2023.
TRAI extends the due date for submission of comments about draft Quality of Service (Code of Practice for Metering and Billing Accuracy) Regulations, 2023
The last date of submission of comments by the stakeholders was 17.03.2023. it has been decided to extend the last date of submission of comments on the draft regulations and the draft guidelines for this regulation, by 3-weeks i.e. up to 07th April 2023.
Punjab News Web Channel Policy, 2022
Punjab News Web Channel Policy, 2022 shall come into effect on March 06, 2023.
Government holds consultations with stakeholders on the proposed Digital India Bill
The new law shall evolve through rules that can be updated and address the tenets of Digital India and designed on a principles & rule-based approach’ to regulation.
MEITY launches Grievance Appellate Committee (GAC) as per Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021
The intermediaries can file an appeal with the GACs within a period of 30 days from the date of receipt of communication from the intermediary’s Grievance Officer.
Draft Quality of Service (Code of Practice for Metering and Billing Accuracy) Regulations, 2023
The Regulations create a Code of Practice for metering and billing accuracy. The regulations, amongst other provisions, also provide for the appointment of auditor for audit of metering and billing systems. The Regulations set forth the process of audit of metering and billing systems and Licensed Service Areas.
Ministry of Science & Technology issues press release on Conference on “Geospatial Policy for National Development”
During the conference the experts suggested ways of pushing forward the new Geospatial Policy and harnessing it for national development. The participants from the government sectors and industry players discussed geospatial infrastructure, skill development, transport networks, sustainable water management, agriculture, capacity building, and plans for high-end geospatial research and development at the two-day conference geared to develop a roadmap for successful implementation of the policy.
