Jyotiraditya Scindia Holds Talks With Internet Providers Over RoW Delays, Power Supply Issues

Union Aviation Minister, Jyotiraditya Scindia (File Photo)

Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has held discussions with representatives of the Internet Service Providers Stakeholder Advisory Committee to examine key obstacles affecting the growth of India's telecommunications infrastructure. The meeting focused on two major industry concerns: delays in obtaining Right of Way (RoW) permissions and difficulties related to maintaining a dependable power supply for telecom networks.

The discussions come at a time when India is working to strengthen its digital connectivity and expand broadband access across urban and rural areas. Faster infrastructure development is essential to improving internet availability, expanding optical fibre networks and supporting the country's growing digital requirements.

During the meeting, industry stakeholders highlighted regulatory and operational difficulties that can affect the deployment of telecom infrastructure. Responding to these concerns, Scindia reiterated the government's intention to work with industry participants and address issues through coordinated policy measures.

Sharing details of the interaction on social media, the minister said, "We remain committed to address industry concerns through coordinated policy action and strengthen the telecom infrastructure for a digitally connected India," the minister said.

One of the central topics discussed during the meeting was the Right of Way framework, which governs access…

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