BWI: Indian Telecom Equipment Manufacturers Seeks Prime Minister’s Protection

Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Telecom Equipment Manufacturers' Association of India (TEMA)
Friday, November 25, 2011 04:10 PM IST (10:40 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Business services, Information technology, Telecommunications; Technology
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Indian Telecom Equipment Manufacturers Seeks Prime Minister's Protection
TEMA India suggests six points for transparent implementation of Telecom policies for a level playing field

New Delhi, Delhi, India, Friday, November 25, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- The Indian Telecom Equipment Manufacturers Association (TEMA) today in a communication to the Honorable Prime Minister, Government of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh asked for a level playing field for the home grown telecom equipment manufactures.

According to the communication sent to the Prime Minister Office today, while appreciating the UPA Government's resolve to support the Indian telecom equipment manufactures in terms of rightful share in the Indian telecom network business, the TEMA communication highlighted the lack of implementation strategy on part of the UPA Government.

"We are not asking anything out of context from the Hon'able Prime Minister or which is outside the National Telecom Policies of 1994 or 1999 or the recommendations made in the draft Policy 2011. We are seeking his & UPA Government's honest support in reaching the mile stones mentioned in these policy papers & also the statements made by the Honorable Prime Minister at various times by adopting transparent and logical methodology which does not negate the Indian Telecom Story in any way," said Ashok K. Aggarwal, Honorary Director General, Telecom Equipment Manufacturers Association.

In its communication to the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, besides creating a level playing field for the Indian Telecom Manufacturers, TEMA has suggested the adoption of the following six points which would create further impetus to the Indian telecom Story.

-- Identification of clear milestones and implementation plans for the telecom manufacturing sector;
-- Set up a 'Nodal Expert Council' for monitoring the implementation of NTP2011;
-- Preferential treatment to be mandated for 'Indian Products' ;
-- Introduction of R&D Cess on all Licensed Telecom Service Providers & incentives for Service Providers by granting reduced contribution on meeting targets of purchasing "Indian Products;
-- Compliance to national standards and certification of all telecom equipments by TEC before induction in the Indian telecom network;
-- Remodeling the tax structure so as to dispense with the financial disadvantage for home grown telecom equipment manufacturer.

According to Mr. Aggarwal, the adoption of these six points would pave the way in ensuring the growth of manufacturing sector and commensurate with the growth of the telecom service in India in the next decade.

About TEMA

Established in 1990, Telecom Equipment Manufacturers' Association of India (TEMA) is recognized by the Government of India as the National Apex body to represent telecom Technology Providers, Global and Indian, Private and Government owned companies.

TEMA plays the critical role of advising the government and influencing decisions relating to Indian telecom industry. TEMA also enjoys the privilege of proposing names of technical experts from the industry to various telecom committees of the Government of India and major national industry associations for valuable contributions at every stage of the evolving telecom manufacturing sector in the country. TEMA has membership of more than 150 members.


CONTACT DETAILS
Sanjeev Kakkar, Advisor, TEMA, Sanjeev.tema@gmail.com
Rajesh Prothi, Absolute Factor, +91 98102 09123, rajesh.prothi@absolutefactor.com

KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, BUSINESS SERVICES, IT, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, TECHNOLOGY

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