(a) whether abolition of Telecom Commission is under consideration in view of the de-regulation in Telecommunication: and
(b) if not, the role of the commission in the present situation?
(a) whether abolition of Telecom Commission is under consideration in view of the de-regulation in Telecommunication: and
(b) if not, the role of the commission in the present situation?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI TAPAN SIKDAR)
(a) No, Sir.
(b) The Telecom Commission was set up, inter-alia, to promote rapid development in all aspects of telecommunications, including technology, and it is continuing to discharge these functions.