TRAI Inaugurates the
SATRC Workshop on Spectrum
Chairman,
TRAI Anil Kumar Lahoti, inaugurated the South Asian Telecommunication Regulators’
Council (SATRC) Workshop on Spectrum, on 21 January, 2025 in the presence of Mr
Masanori Kondo, Secretary General of Asia Pacific Telecommunity
(APT). This three day workshop will be attended by delegates
representing SATRC member countries, Working Group Members, Industry experts, delegates
representing many government departments etc. The workshop is organized by Asia
Pacific Telecommunity and hosted by Telecom Regulatory
of India at Hotel Double Tree by Hilton, Goa, India. This workshop aims to address
the critical importance of effective spectrum management in the rapidly evolving
telecommunications landscape.
This
SATRC Workshop on Spectrum is expected to yield enhanced understanding among participants
regarding key spectrum management issues, leading to actionable guidelines for the
SATRC Working Group. Additionally, the workshop aims to foster collaboration between
member countries and industry experts, resulting in the development of best practices
and strategies for effective spectrum utilization.
The
inaugural session commenced with a welcome address by Mr. Masanori Kondo, Secretary
General of the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity, emphasized
APT’s commitment to supporting this vision and underscored the necessity for regional
collaboration in the efficient management of spectrum resources.
Followed
by him, Mr. Abdul Kayum, Chair of the SATRC Working Group
on Spectrum, highlighted the challenges faced by regulators and the necessity for
innovative solutions to optimize spectrum usage.
During
the inaugural address Mr. Anil Kumar Lahoti, Chairman, TRAI, emphasized the critical
role of effective spectrum management in today’s digital environment. He highlighted
that the telecom sector is at the forefront of innovation and empowerment, driving
digital transformation and delivering solutions that enhance the quality of life.
Recognising the critical role of the radio frequency spectrum, SATRC established
a Working Group on Spectrum as part of its Action Plan. He emphasized that the workshop
provides an excellent platform for sharing insights on emerging technologies, spectrum
allocation, and policy development. By fostering collaboration and the exchange
of best practices, this event will help build regulatory capacity, strengthen cross-border
cooperation, and support sustainable growth in the telecommunications sector. . He underscored that effective spectrum management is not
merely about allocation; it is about creating an environment where innovation can
flourish, connectivity is universally accessible, and economic growth is fostered.
His insight set a positive tone to all attendees to actively share their insights
and experiences, reinforcing the collective commitment to advancing telecommunications
regulation in South Asia for a more connected future.
The
inaugural session ended with a vote of thanks by Mr, Atul Kumar Chaudhary Secretary,
TRAI, wherein he expressed his heartfelt gratitude to all the dignitaries and participants
for their august presence. Mr. Choudhary highlighted that the discussions to be
held during the upcoming sessions would set a spirit of collaboration and shared
learning. He thanked APT and TRAI organizing committee for their efforts in bringing
together such a distinguished group and encouraged everyone to actively participate
in the upcoming sessions, as their collective insights will be more helpful in shaping
the future of telecommunications regulation in the county.
For
any further clarification/ information, Mr Yatinder Agrohi, Advisor (Admn/IR) may be contacted
on advadmn[at]trai[dot]gov[dot]in .