(a) Whether India is one of the most developing Telecommunication market in the world;
(b) if so, whether there is any possibility to include cellular market of India in the larger group of Asia-Pacific market after China and Japan;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) the steps being contemplated to improve the Telecommunication sector of the country?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (DR. SHAKEEL AHMAD)
(a) Yes, Sir. India is among the fast growing markets in the world in the Telecom Sector.
(b)&(c) There is possibility of a greater role if manufacture of Telecom equipment is stepped up.
(d) Steps are being taken to improve the following aspects of the telecommunication sector in the country:-
i) Improving rural connectivity.
ii) Increased penetration of Internet and Broadband.
iii) Ensuring provision of adequate spectrum to operators.