Trai in damage control mode on email controversy

In a damage control move, the telecom regulator Trai today altered email IDs of all stakeholders who responded to its consultation paper on framework for over-the-top players like Viber, WhatsApp and net neutrality. After facing flak for making public 10 lakh email IDs on its website, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) today resorted…

MAIT launches Digital India Action Group

MAIT, an apex body representing IT Industry in India, launched the Digital India Action Group (DIAG) to provide ideas for enriching & accelerating the rollout of Digital India Programme across the Country. Drawing its members from major ICT companies as well as from the Government, DIAG will strive to ensure the success of the Digital…

MAIT constitutes action group for Digital India

To enhance and enrich the Digital India programme rollout across the country, IT hardware body Manufacturers’ Association of Information Technology (MAIT) launched the Digital India Action Group (DIAG) here on Wednesday. With its members from major ICT companies and the government, DIAG will strive to ensure the success of the Digital India Programme by providing…

DEF Recommendations on Network Neutrality

Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF) submitted views on the consultation paper on the Regulatory Framework for OTT Services, Internet Services and Network Neutrality released on March 27, 2015 by the TRAI (referred to as the “Internet Licensing Paper”). We are signing onto this letter and the supporting submissions on the specific queries listed in the Internet Licensing…

Rule of Thumb: Mobiles for Governance in India

Dasra recognizes an urgent need for inspired and uncompromising competence to touch and transform the lives of 800 million Indians. Through knowledge creation, capacity building, collaboration and fundraising, we nurture powerful partnerships with funders and social enterprises. Since 1999, Dasra has engaged with over 3,000 corporates, foundations and philanthropists, influenced INR 280 crore towards the social sector and improved…