Mumbai: Minister of state for communications, Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani inaugurates the International Conference of Telecom Regulators, setting the stage for pivotal discussions on the future of telecom regulation. The one-day conference, organised by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), takes place alongside the ITU World Telecom Standardisation Assembly (WTSA-24) and India Mobile Congress (IMC-24), bringing together global industry leaders, policymakers, and technology partners in New Delhi.  

Pemmasani emphasises the rapid growth of India's ICT sector, particularly the swift deployment of 5G services and the widespread adoption of digital technologies. "The growth of the digital economy and a favourable regulatory environment have played significant roles in this transformation," he states.  

The event also features remarks from prominent industry figures, including International Telecommunication Union (ITU), secretary-general, Doreen Bogdan-Martin and GSMA, director-general, Mats Granryd. TRAI chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti notes TRAI's active participation in global telecom forums such as ITU and regional organisations like APT, SATRC, and ASEAN.  

In a message read by TRAI secretary Atul K. Chaudhary, minister of communications Jyotiraditya Scindia highlights the role of regulators in protecting consumer interests while adapting to evolving technologies. He urges regulators to "craft frameworks for OTT communication" and explore the potential of non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) in expanding communication capabilities to support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).  

The conference focuses on "Emerging Trends in Regulation," covering critical topics such as regulatory perspectives in standardisation, satellite communication, and OTT communication services.