TRAI releases Consultation Paper on ‘Assignment of Additional Spectrum to Indian Railways for its Safety and Security Applications’
Written comments on the issues raised in the Consultation Paper are invited from the stakeholders by 6 March 2024 and counter-comments by 20 March 2024. The Comments/ Counter Comments may be sent, preferably in electronic form, at advmn©trai.gov.in.
Transformative Goals: IIT Madras Aims for AI Excellence
Indian Institute of Technology Madras is on a mission to become one of the top 20 schools worldwide focused on AI. They want to emphasize Responsible AI and help the government make policies with societal impact.
“Countdown to the Young Innovators Technical Summit: A Gateway to Tomorrow’s Tech Leaders”
The Minister of Higher Education and Social Justice announced the inaugural Young Innovators Technical Summit (Y-Summit 2024) aimed at fostering innovation among polytechnic college students and addressing societal issues through technology.
Punjab News Web Channel (Fifth Amendment) Policy, 2022
The Department of Information and Public Relations, Punjab, published a policy dated 19th February, 2024. The policy pertains to the eligibility to post Government advertisements on social media platforms.
IIT Madras hosts technology-led National CSR Summit
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) hosted the IIT Madras National CSR Summit – “Building India 2047: Technology for a Brighter Future” on its premises today, February 17. The event, as detailed in a press release from the institute, centered around leveraging technology for positive social change. The flagship corporate social responsibility (CSR) Summit brought together stalwarts from corporate India to address prevailing societal challenges and enable collaboration through scalable and sustainable technological solutions towards Viksit Bharat @2047.
Ministry of Ayush has invited proposals towards organizing events under the IEC Scheme
The details of IEC scheme guidelines are available at https://ayush.gov.in/images/Schemes/iec.pdf. The interested firms may submit their proposals on the Ayush NGO Portal (https://ngo.ayush.gov.in/scheme2) in accordance with the IEC Scheme guidelines.
DoT Technical Arm “TEC” conducts awareness program for startups/ companies in the telecom sector in Bengaluru
Department of Telecommunication’s Technical Arm “TEC” (Telecommunication Engineering Centre) has conducted an awareness program at ITI Complex, Begaluru on February 02, 2024 for startups/ companies in the telecommunication sector on mandatory testing and certification of telecom equipment (MTCTE), voluntary testing and certifications viz. Type Approvals, Interface approval, Certificate of approval, Technology approval and Lab designation by TEC, etc.
Establishments of Data Centers in Telangana
Chief Minister of Telangana met with the CEO of Iron Mountain, and the CEO of Web Werks, at the World Economic Forum. The meeting led to a major investment announcement, in which Web Werks would announce INR 5,200 crore to establish data centers in Telangana. Chief Minister of Telangana, along with Hon’ble Minister of ITE&C, Industries, and Legislative Affairs, and CEO of Iron Mountain, and the CEO of Web Werks, exchanged an MOU for data center investments amounting to a total of ₹5,200 Crores to be invested in Telangana over the next few years.
Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding between India and Kenya on cooperation in the field of sharing successful Digital Solutions implemented at Population Scale for Digital Transformation
India Stack Solutions are a DPIs developed and implemented by India at population scale to provide access and delivery of public services. It aims to enhance connectivity, promote digital inclusion, and enable seamless access to public service. These are built on open technologies, are interoperable and are designed to harness industry and community participation which fosters innovative and inclusive solutions. However, each country has unique needs and challenges in building DPI, although the basic functionality is similar, allowing for global cooperation.
DoT Takes pro-active measures in preventing cyber frauds
DoT has warned users against fraud and has clarified that the telecom service providers never ask their subscribers to dial *401# and to be aware against callers making such requests.
