Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia stressed the importance of establishing appropriate regulatory measures to encourage innovation while upholding fairness, transparency, and public interest amidst evolving technologies. He commended the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on its 29th Foundation Day, recognizing its crucial role in ensuring equality and fair competition within India’s communication sector. The transition from 4G to 5G, the emergence of 6G, and the integration of Artificial Intelligence were highlighted as significant advancements in the industry.
TRAI Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti reiterated the Authority’s commitment to maintaining a level playing field and promoting structured growth in India’s telecommunications and broadcasting domains. He emphasized the extensive connectivity provided by fixed lines, mobile networks, optical fibers, and satellites across the nation, facilitating widespread service accessibility. Lahoti also emphasized the necessity for regulatory frameworks to adapt to the evolving landscape, guaranteeing fairness, accountability, and consumer protection while fostering innovation.
TRAI Secretary Atul Kumar Chaudhary reflected on TRAI’s establishment in 1997 during India’s telecom market liberalization, emphasizing the pivotal role of an independent regulator in ensuring fair competition, orderly expansion, and consumer safeguarding. The commemoration of ‘TRAI Day 2026’ marked 29 years since TRAI’s inception, acknowledging its significant contributions to shaping the telecommunications and broadcasting sectors. Chaudhary highlighted the enduring importance of television as a key medium, particularly in rural areas, underscoring the necessity of universal broadcasting access for social inclusivity.
