By Sandeep Joshi APRIL 11, 2019: Information Technology (IT) Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the IT sector has witnessed commendable growth under the Narendra Modi government with 8.73 Lakh new jobs being created in the sector. Quoting from the data Read more
After the unceremonious exit of Sanjay Singh as the Administrator of Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF), the purge inside the USOF continues. The latest to face the axe are two senior officials who were close to Sanjay Singh and were Read more
Government assures BSNL management and representatives of the unions and associations of BSNL to support their reasonable demands… NEW DELHI, FEBRUARY 17, 2019: With reference to the call by All India Unions and Associations of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (AUAB) Read more
It is ironical that Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF), which is the arm of Department of Telecom (DoT) entrusted with the job of ensuring telecom services in remote and unconnected areas across the country, is the one which is creating Read more
In the post demonetisation era, digital transactions have registered tremendous growth, writes Sandeep Joshi NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 10, 2018: Over the past two years, Digital Payment transactions have registered tremendous growth in India. New payment modes – Bharat Interface for Read more
Security forces who are fighting a tough battle in 10 LWE-affected states would never have felt so helpless and found their hands tied against the wall in their fight against Red ultras. DoT and USOF’s arbitrary and unjustified moves while Read more
India avoided major embarrassment in January this year when it stopped road construction by Chinese army inside Indian territory in Arunachal Pradesh near Line of Actual Control (LAC) and forced Chinese personnel to return. However, what is startling is the Read more
The Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) has the responsibility of taking mobile connectivity to the unconnected. But it seems USOF believes in furthering the interests of corporate sector first and is least bothered with the welfare and development of regions Read more
Important Achievements of DoT in the year 2017 1. Launch of National EMF Portal: Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has launched Tarang Sanchar, a web portal of information sharing on Mobile Towers and EMF Emission Compliances, with a view to generate Read more
USOF is one organisation in the DoT’s scheme of things which has now become infamous for stalling government projects. Project after project it is creating hurdles which is leading to delay in projects of national importance. Latest in the list is the Read more
