Tech adoption by MSMEs will help create job opportunities: TRAI chief

New Delhi, Feb 20 (KNN) As more than 70 percent of employment in India is due to MSMEs, we have to ensure that they adopt the latest technology, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) chairman PD Vaghela said on February 20.

Addressing the India Digital Summit organised by the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), Vaghela said, “We also have to ensure that there are more budgetary allocations for tech adoption by the MSME sector.”

The TRAI chairman pointed out that India's focus must remain on using tech to enable social and inclusive development, unlike developed countries where the focus is more towards making monetary gains.

He also praised the Union Budget 2023 for allocating funds to establish centres of excellence for AI innovation and the creation of a telecom technology development fund.

Vaghela in his address also highlighted the TRAI's recent papers and recommendations on telecom technology adoption, cyber fraud prevention, and other topics.

He pointed out that the telecom regulator is developing a system to prevent telemarketing spam calls using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technology.  (KNN Bureau)