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Prelims level: Digital Bharat Nidhi Rules, 2024
Why in the News?
The Centre has published the first set of rules under the Telecommunications Act, 2023 (44 of 2023), titled ‘Telecommunications (Administration of Digital Bharat Nidhi) Rules, 2024.’
About Telecommunications (Administration of Digital Bharat Nidhi) Rules, 2024:
| Description | |
| Legislation | Introduced under the Telecommunications Act, 2023 |
| Fund | Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN): Replaces the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 |
| Role of Administrator | Responsible for overseeing the implementation and administration of DBN |
| Key Focus Areas | • Enhancing telecommunication services in underserved and remote areas • Promoting access to mobile and broadband services • Improving telecom security • Supporting next-generation telecom technologies |
| Target Beneficiaries | • Marginalized groups (e.g., women, persons with disabilities, economically weaker sections) • Remote and underserved regions |
| Project Criteria | • Provision of telecom services and equipment • Enhancing telecom security • Improving access and affordability • Promoting innovation, R&D, and indigenous technology • Supporting start-ups • Encouraging sustainable and green technologies |
| Funding Conditions | Entities receiving DBN funding must provide telecom services on an open and non-discriminatory basis |
| Vision Alignment | Aligned with Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047 |
| Sustainability Focus | Emphasizes the promotion of green technologies in telecommunications |
PYQ:[2019] In India, which of the following review the Independent regulators in sectors like telecommunications, insurance, electricity, etc.?
Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1, 3 and 4 (c) 3, 4 and 5 (d) 2 and 5 |
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