NICF, IIT Madras collaborate to train small telecom licensees on skill development

Chennai, July 9 (KNN) The National Institute of Communication Finance (NICF) in association with IIT Madras organized a two-day Capacity Building and Skill Development Program for Small Licensees on July 7-8.

The program aimed to equip small entrepreneurs in the telecom sector with the latest technological developments and empower them with the management and skill development inputs to enable them to be the leaders in the ‘Digital India’ program of the Government.

It provided licensees of DoT a 360-degree training on networks, future technology, cyber security, skill development, entrepreneurship and other related fields. 

The day- two program had panel discussions on Skill Development in Telecom, Regulatory Compliance: Discussion on license terms and conditions and Impact of Satellite Communications on small licensees.

Speaking at the occasion, Mr K. Rajaraman, Chairman (Digital Communications Commission) and Secretary (Telecom), Department of Telecommunications, Government of India, said, “Today, we have the National Digital Communication Policy, which calls for ‘Broadband for All’ goal. The idea is that every citizen has a right to a broadband connection.”

“Equitable access to information demands that everyone has access to the Internet. The other national goal which is relevant in this content is Digital, Social and Economic Inclusion. A just and fair society should ensure everyone is given equal opportunities in digital and communication space, “he added.

As per revenue statistics for FY 221-22, these ISP and VNO licensees contributed 361 crores out of total revenue of 6327 crores accounting for only 5.7 per cent of the pie which indicates growth potential available to these licensees.

A Digital Newsletter of the NICF was released during the event.  (KNN Bureau)