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The Draft National Digital Communications Policy, 2018

An analysis by Corp Comm Legal Bhumesh Verma, Managing partner and Soumya Shekhar, Associate Introduction The Department of Telecommunications has released the draft National Digital Communications Policy (“Digital Policy”) on 1 st May 2018, inviting public comments on the same. This new Digital Policy seeks to regulate not only the telecom sector but also devise new ways of improving digital communication across the country. The policy aims at creating and sustaining a sound digital infrastructure in the country. The Policy mainly talks about three key missions or pillars which would help buttress India’s digital infrastructure. Key Changes Proposed By The Digital Policy a) Amending the Telegraph Act, 1885 As an initiative under the Connect India Mission, the government has proposed the creation of a national broadband mission for universal provision of broadband services. b) Simplification and uniformity in regulatory framework c) Simplifying compliance obligations Conclusion

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