Archive · 28 Jul 2025
New Telecom Policy Faces Scrutiny for Lack of Clarity
The government has a new plan called NTP 2025 to improve internet and phone services.
It wants everyone to have fast internet and be at the forefront of new technology.
However, the plan is similar to old ones that didn't work perfectly, and it doesn't explain exactly how things will get done.
It also doesn't check to see what went wrong with the old plans.
While it has some good ideas, like using new technology, it needs to fix the problems from the past to succeed.
The Department of Telecom released a draft National Telecom Policy (NTP) 2025.
The policy aims for universal broadband, 6G leadership, and digital inclusion.
The draft lacks accountability and doesn't assess the previous National Digital Communications Policy (NDCP) 2018.
The policy doesn't specify how goals will be achieved or include monitoring mechanisms.
The policy recognizes emerging areas like quantum communication, but fails to address past shortcomings.
- Who
- The Department of Telecom
- What
- The Department of Telecom released a draft National Telecom Policy (NTP) 2025.
- When
- The draft was released at a time when digital connectivity is increasingly becoming the backbone of economic growth.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To establish universal broadband, 6G leadership, digital inclusion, and a future-ready regulatory framework.
Concerns
Goals
Effectiveness
Concerns
Critics worry the NTP 2025 will repeat the shortcomings of previous policies.
Goals
The policy aims for improvement in technology and infrastructure.
- Policy Name
- National Telecom Policy (NTP) 2025
- Focus
- Digital Connectivity
- Key Goals
- Universal broadband, 6G leadership, digital inclusion
- Previous Policy
- National Digital Communications Policy (NDCP) 2018