“India’s telecom policy must simultaneously address access, trust, and innovation”. Analyse the draft National Telecom Policy 2025 in light of this statement. Examine its adequacy in bridging digital divides and promoting domestic research and development. Also suggest areas of improvement.
Kartavya Desk Staff
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Topic: changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth.
Q5. “India’s telecom policy must simultaneously address access, trust, and innovation”. Analyse the draft National Telecom Policy 2025 in light of this statement. Examine its adequacy in bridging digital divides and promoting domestic research and development. Also suggest areas of improvement. (15 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
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Why the question: The release of the draft National Telecom Policy 2025, which seeks to overhaul India’s telecom landscape by targeting universal access, cybersecurity, and domestic innovation amid 6G and digital infrastructure growth. Key Demand of the question: The question requires an analysis of how the draft policy addresses the pillars of access, trust, and innovation; an assessment of its effectiveness in reducing digital divides and supporting R&D; and concrete suggestions to enhance its outcomes. Structure of the Answer: Introduction Briefly highlight the strategic importance of telecom policy in shaping India’s digital future. Body Analyse how the draft policy addresses access, trust, and innovation. Examine the adequacy of the policy in bridging rural–urban digital divides and service accessibility. Evaluate how the policy promotes domestic R&D and the gaps therein. Suggest structural, financial, and regulatory reforms for effective implementation. Conclusion Conclude with a forward-looking statement on aligning execution with ambition to make India a telecom innovation leader.
Why the question: The release of the draft National Telecom Policy 2025, which seeks to overhaul India’s telecom landscape by targeting universal access, cybersecurity, and domestic innovation amid 6G and digital infrastructure growth.
Key Demand of the question: The question requires an analysis of how the draft policy addresses the pillars of access, trust, and innovation; an assessment of its effectiveness in reducing digital divides and supporting R&D; and concrete suggestions to enhance its outcomes.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction Briefly highlight the strategic importance of telecom policy in shaping India’s digital future.
• Analyse how the draft policy addresses access, trust, and innovation.
• Examine the adequacy of the policy in bridging rural–urban digital divides and service accessibility.
• Evaluate how the policy promotes domestic R&D and the gaps therein.
• Suggest structural, financial, and regulatory reforms for effective implementation.
Conclusion Conclude with a forward-looking statement on aligning execution with ambition to make India a telecom innovation leader.