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DoT, NCA, and GSMA Sign MoU to Strengthen Telecom Collaboration and Digital Innovation.

MOUs and Agreement | Dated: 11 Oct 2025

In October 2025, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under the Ministry of Communication, the National Communications Academy (NCA), and the GSM Association (GSMA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi (Delhi) to advance cooperation in telecom policy, research, and capacity building, supporting India’s Digital India and Atmanirbhar Bharat visions.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The MoU was signed by Atul Sinha, Director General (DG) of NCA, and Vivek Badrinath, DG of GSMA, in the presence of Union Minister Jyotiraditya Madhavrao Scindia.
  • - This MoU marks NCA’s first-ever international agreement, establishing a strategic framework with GSMA to enhance research, telecom policy development, and professional training within India’s communication ecosystem.
  • - The partnership aims to foster joint research programs, knowledge exchange, and collaborative projects between public and private telecom sectors to ensure global best practices are adapted to India’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Under this initiative, skill enhancement modules, capacity-building workshops, and international exposure opportunities will be organized to empower telecom professionals and strengthen India’s technical workforce.
  • (ii) The MoU emphasizes joint efforts in advancing 5G, 6G, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and quantum communication technologies to drive innovation and sustainable digital transformation across India’s telecom industry.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) signed an MoU with which organization to enhance collaboration in telecom research and capacity building?

Correct Answer: GSMA (GSM Association)

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Department of Telecommunications (DoT)

  • Minister : Jyotiraditya Scindia
  • Headquarters: New Delhi