Ministry of electronic invites application under Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme from domestic semiconductor chip design firms.
The approved applicants that claim incentives under the scheme will be encouraged to retain their domestic status (i.e., more than 50% of the capital in it is beneficially owned by resident Indian citizens and/ or Indian companies, which are ultimately owned and controlled by resident Indian citizens) for a period of three years after claiming incentives under the scheme.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Telecom Reforms Package announced on 15th September 2021
The Government’s reforms and support in times of such pandemic aims to help companies to sustain their business. With conversion of liabilities into equity/preference shares, the sector has got back the ability to invest and provide better services. Companies also retain the ability to invest so that telecom services can reach far-flung areas.
TRAI extends time for receiving comments on data economy framework.
The government has proposed to formulate a scheme to incentivize investments to set up hyper-scale Data Centres in India and boost the capacity of the existing Data Centre ecosystem. Through the present Consultation Paper (CP), the Authority intends to seek the inputs of stakeholders on promoting the establishment of (i) Data Centres, (ii) Content Delivery Networks, and the (iii) Internet Exchange Points in the country.
UGC directs all Academic Institutions to accept documents published in DigiLocker as valid.
The Digital locker platform of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has the facility to pull students’ degree marksheet and other documents into the issued documents section in an electronic form once uploaded through the DigiLocker NAD(National Academic Depository) platform by the original issuer. These electronic records available on DigiLocker platform are valid documents as per the provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000.
Ministry of Communication notifies licensing framework for Audio Conferencing/ Audiotex/ Voice Mail Services” under unified license.
As per the ministry, the dial out facilities will be allowed even if using resources of more than one access service provider subject to license conditions.
Stakeholders to comment on “Licensing Framework for Establishing Satellite Earth Station Gateway”
The last date for submission of written comments and counter comments is extended up to 20th December 2021 and 3rd January 2022 respectively.
The Use of Low Power Equipment in the Frequency Band 865-868 MHz for Short Range Devices (Exemption from Licence) Rules, 2021.
These rules shall not be applicable to the wireless equipment which has been type approved under the Use of low power equipment in the frequency band 865-867 MHz for (RFID) Radio Frequency Identification Devices (Exemption from Licensing Requirement) Rules, 2005, and shall be effective till the end of its life.
Telecom license holders to submit authorization letter for appointment of nodal officer for trusted telecom portal
All licensees to submit authorization letter for appointment of nodal officer for trusted telecom portal to the National Cyber Security Coordinator on an immediate basis.
TRAI releases consultation paper on “Ease of Doing Business in Telecom and Broadcasting Sector.
This consultation paper emphasises the need for a single-entry window, wherein an investor/entrepreneur should be able to apply for all the licences/ approvals without any further need to submit physical copies of the application and visit any department physically.
TRAI issues directions to Telecom Service Providers for ensuring compliance with TRAl’s Regulations/Directions in respect of outgoing SMS facility to porting out customers.
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (referred to as “the Authority”), established under subsection (1) of section 3 of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997, has been entrusted with discharge of certain functions, inter-alia, to regulate telecommunication services; notify the rates at which the telecommunication services within India and outside India shall be provided; to protect the interests of the service providers and consumers of the telecom sector.
