World Telecommunication Standardisation Assembly (WTSA-24)

• 19 Oct 2024

Source: ET

While addressing the inaugural sessions of the World Telecommunication Standardisation Assembly (WTSA-24) and India Mobile Congress-2024, the Prime Minister advocated for the development of a global regulatory framework for digital applications along with responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). 

• World Telecommunication Standardisation Assembly (WTSA-24): 
  • WTSA-24 is organised by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). 
    • ITU is a specialized agency of the UN responsible for matters related to information and communication technologies. 
  • The WTSA is a governing conference that takes place every four years and is a key event for the ITU Standardization Sector.  
• India's Telecom Sector: 
  • It is the second-largest telecommunications market in the world, with over one billion subscribers. The sector is a key part of India's digital economy with a 6.5% contribution to the country's GDP. 
  • The telecom sector is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4% from 2020 to 2025. 
  • India’s initiative for providing safer and better telecom services: 
    • Telecommunication Act 2023 
    • Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 
    • National Cyber Security Strategy 
    • Bharat 6G Alliance 
    • BharatNet Project 

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