Policy 2018 Online

National Digital Communications Policy

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India

Inclusion


Definitions of Data:

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Main Focus of Document:

Policy seeks to put measures in place to ensure that the advantages of new technologies are accessible and affordable.

Target Beneficiaries or Sectors:

citizens

Key Elements:

The intent is to improve digital communications for the well being of the people of India. 6 Strategic objectives are aimed at for 2022. They are: (1) providing broadband for all; (2) creating 4 million jobs in the digital communications sector; (3) enhancing the contribution of digital communications sector to 8% of Indians GDP from 6% in 2017; (4) propelling India to the top 50 nations in the ICT development index of ITU from 134 in 2017; (5) enhancing India's contribution to global value chains; and (6) ensuring digital sovereignty.

Broadband

Policy/regulation mirrored:

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Countries: