Administrative Satellite Spectrum Allocation Poses Risks for the Govt.
Now that administrative assignment of satellite spectrum is deemed the norm, UPA’s Devas looks like a project ahead of its time, rather than a scam.
Category Center for ICT for Development
India’s Health System: Present and Future
India’s healthcare system is on the brink of a
transformative era, characterized by rapid advancements in technology, a shift from
curative to preventative healthcare, and a growing focus on gender-specific and elderly care.
Analysis of National Railway Plan 2030
National Railway plan is a plan to develop a 'future-ready' railway system by 2030.
Beyond the Moratorium at WTO: India’s Path to Digital Sovereignty
India’s stance on the e-commerce moratorium reflects its broader goal of securing digital sovereignty and protecting domestic interests. However, imposing custom duties that are not flexible carries the risk of stifling innovation and potential isolation from global technological advances.
National Mission on Transformative Mobility and Battery Storage (2019)
The Prime Minister of India presented a vision for the country's transportation system centered on the seven Cs: common, connected, convenient, congestion-free, charged, clean, and cutting-edge mobility, at the Global Mobility Summit in September 2018.
India-U.S. Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET): Strategic Policy Overview
For iCET to achieve its full potential, India must prioritize investment in human capital by enhancing digital skills training and STEM education across all states. Stronger policy frameworks on data protection and cross-border data flows will be essential to ensure regulatory harmonization.
Broadcasting Services Regulation Bill, 2023: Withdrawn or Revised?
The Broadcasting Services Regulation Bill, 2023, which seeks to replace the three-decade-old Cable Television Networks Regulation Act of 1995 (CTN Act), seeks to broaden the MIB's regulatory framework by including over-the-top (OTT) and digital news platforms along with TV channels and FM radio besides distribution platforms like cable TV, direct to home (DTH), Internet Protocol Television (IPTV), and head end in the sky (HITS).