Mumbai: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT) signed a "Memorandum of Understanding" (MOU) at TRAI, HQ, New Delhi-02 on 25 July 2023. MoU has been signed by TRAI CSR DG Anil Kumar Bhardwaj on behalf of TRAI, C-DoT registrar Rajeev Kumar on behalf of C-DoT in presence of authority of TRAI, secretary DoT, secretary TRAI, CEO C-DoT, and officers of TRAI and C-DoT. 

TRAI Centre of Studies and Research (TRAI CSR) was established as an entity within TRAI to conceptualise, coordinate, and enable technological studies in the telecom and broadcasting sectors. Its vision is to enable technology driven growth of India by synergizing cross-sector initiatives and facilitating knowledge sharing. TRAI CSR and C-DoT have collaborated through the MOU signed and the parties have reached the common recognition aiming at establishing a mechanism of technical and institutional cooperation in the field of telecommunications with the purpose of contributing to its development. With a unified vision, the aim is to explore the potential of emerging technologies, this MOU marks a significant step towards cooperation and knowledge sharing, fostering an environment that promotes research on regulatory practices, regulatory gap studies, and the dissemination of vital insights.

TRAI chairman Dr P.D. Vaghela expressed pleasure on this auspicious occasion and said, “This commencement of a formal partnership shall empower us to embark on a journey of understanding new emerging technologies. The partnership aims to promote cooperation for research on regulatory practices and bridge gaps in our understanding. We will conduct technical sessions, seminars, and conferences to share knowledge and for capacity building. The potential that lies within these emerging technologies is immense, and it is with a sense of responsibility and foresight that we undertake this endeavour. By synergizing our resources, knowledge, and expertise, we aspire to understand the transformative power of these technologies and address the regulatory and policy gaps.”