South Asian Telecommunication Regulators’ Council (SATRC-25)

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South Asian Telecommunication Regulators’ Council (SATRC-25)

Why in news?

• Recently 25th  Meeting of the South Asian Telecommunication Regulators’ Council (SATRC-25) was held at New Delhi, India from 11th to 13thNovember, 2024,hosted by theTelecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) in collaboration with the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT), 

Features:

• SATRC-25’s program features key discussions that emphasize the theme of “Accelerating Telecommunication and ICT Development for Growth and Inclusiveness,” promoting digital transformation for economic and social prosperity in the region.
• The Meeting was inaugurated by the Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Hon’ble Minister of Communications on the 11th November.
• SATRC-25 elected Mr. Anil Kumar Lahoti, Chairman of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India as the Chair of SATRC.

 What is SATRC?

• SATRC is an initiative under the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT) that promotes regional cooperation and harmonized regulatory practices across South Asia’s telecommunications sector,With members including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Iran, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

Objectives of SATRC:

• SATRC is dedicated to creating a digitally inclusive society by supporting regulatory innovation, policy alignment, and cooperative efforts to bridge digital divides in the region.
• The meeting concluded with a strong call to action for regulators of all SATRC countries to exchange best practices and  collaborate in tackling the challenges presented by emerging technologies and services.
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