New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) In a major step towards strengthening India’s digital public infrastructure (DPI) and improving ease of internet access for citizens, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has introduced a series of user-friendly reforms under the PM-WANI (Prime Minister’s Wi-Fi Access Network Interface) framework, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Communications on Tuesday.The new measures include QR-based authentication for laptops and secondary devices, intro…
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New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) The revenue of India Post has surged to an all-time high of Rs 15,373 crore for the financial year 2025–26, driven by a sharp increase in the parcel and logistics segment, Union Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani said in an interview. The minister noted that the department’s revenue stood at approximately Rs 11,500 crore in 2016, with an average annual growth of Rs 200–300 crore in the intervening years.This year, ho…
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Union MoS Communications and Rural Development Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani on Tuesday conducted a detailed review of APT 2.0, India Post’s next‑generation digital platform, and highlighted its role in transforming India Post into a modern logistics and services hub.Pemmasani said that APT 2.0 has enabled faster service delivery, reduced manual intervention, improved decision‑making, enhanced customer satisfaction and more reliable operations, an official statement…
Bhopal, May 9 (IANS) Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will launch the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-IV (PMGSY-IV) and attend the silver jubilee celebrations of the scheme in Madhya Pradesh’s Sehore district on Sunday.Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will also attend the programme along with Union Ministers of State Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani and Kamlesh Paswan, and state Rural Development Minister Prahlad Singh Patel.According to an official statem…
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday attended the inauguration of the redeveloped ‘Jan Seva Connect’ post office at Nehru Place along with Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and Minister of State for Communications Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister thanked the Union ministers and officials of the Department of Posts, saying it was a matter of pride for Delhi that the ambitious nationwide initiative to modern…
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Thursday lauded BSNL’s key financial and technical achievements, particularly the significant improvement in the average revenue per user (ARPU) to Rs 101 in FY 2025-26 from Rs 71 in the previous year, which represents a 42 per cent year-on-year growth.The minister chaired a meeting to review BSNL’s annual results for FY 2025-26 at the strategic review and planning meet held at Vigyan Bhawan here.During the pro…
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) The government on Wednesday unveiled a revamped Rs 203 crore technology development and investment promotion (TDIP) Scheme for 2026–31, aimed at deepening India’s role in global telecom standard-setting, strengthening indigenous innovation and fast-tracking the development of next-generation technologies such as 6G.Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, released the revised guidelines, positioning the sch…
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) In a move aimed at strengthening India’s logistics network, Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Tuesday launched three new premium delivery services of the Department of Posts in the national capital.The services — 24 Speed Post, 48 Speed Post and 24 Speed Post Parcel — are designed to offer faster and time-bound delivery across key cities.The launch event was attended by Minister of State for Communications Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani along with senior official…
Mumbai, March 8 (IANS) Finnish President Alexander Stubb concluded his State Visit to India on Sunday and was warmly seen off by the Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications, Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani. Taking to X, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, “A fruitful visit concludes as President Alexander Stubb of Finland departs India. Warmly seen off by Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani at the airport.””A defining moment in…
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Tuesday met Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Minister of State Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani at Parliament House to discuss welfare and job schemes, an official said. During the meeting, the Vice-President was briefed on various initiatives of the Ministry aimed at rural transformation and public welfare, including housing for all, rural employment, skilling and capacity building.The Ministers and the officials …