Digital Communications India Forum
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Digital Communications India Forum | |
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| Abbreviation | DCIF |
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| Predecessor | PTC India Foundation |
| Formation | 1994 |
| Founded at | New Delhi, India |
| Type | Non-profit, Non-governmental organization |
| Registration no. | Registered under the Societies Registration Act of 1860 |
| Purpose | Promote awareness of telecommunications requirements |
| Headquarters | TCIL Bhawan, Greater Kailash - 1, New Delhi - 110048, India |
| Services | Conferences, seminars, advocacy |
Membership | 62 members (corporate and individual) |
President | Pawan Kumar Garg |
General Secretary | Vimal Wakhlu |
Main organ | Board of Trustees, Executive Committee |
Parent organization | PTCIF |
| Website | Official website |
Digital Communications India Forum (DCIF), a unit of the Pacific Telecommunications Council India Foundation (PTCIF),[1] is a membership-based non-profit, non-governmental organization formed in 1994. It is headquartered at TCIL Bhawan, Greater Kailash - 1, New Delhi - 110048, India. The organization aims to promote awareness of the diverse telecommunications requirements in India. DCIF's membership includes planners, users, and providers from the telecommunications, IT, broadcasting, and information systems/services sectors across the country.[2]
Overview
[edit]As of 2024, DCIF has 62 members, comprising both corporate and individual participants. It is a registered entity under the Societies Registration Act of 1860. The organization conducts biennial elections to appoint a Board of Trustees and Executive Committee Members, as per its Memorandum & Articles of Association, Rules, and Regulations.
History
[edit]DCIF, originally known as PTC India Foundation, was established in 1994 as the Indian Chapter of the Pacific Telecommunications Council, Hawaii, USA. The foundation has operated as a forum of experts and intellectuals, advocating convergence in the communication sector through enriched debates and dispassionate analysis. The organization's annual conferences have offered an overview of global telecom trends from the perspective of multiple stakeholders, maintaining independence from various lobbies.
Activities and Contributions
[edit]DCIF regularly organizes conferences, seminars, and other events to encourage the exchange of ideas and address specific issues within the telecommunications sector. These events aim to address current and future challenges in the industry. Over the past thirty years, DCIF has hosted numerous conferences, seminars, and roundtable discussions/webinars on key topics in the ICT sector. The organization has also presented its recommendations to the Parliamentary Standing Committees, TRAI, DoT, and other national and international bodies responsible for telecommunications, IT, and broadcasting policies.
See also
[edit]- Civil Services of India
- Indian Telecommunication Service
- Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
- Engineering Services Examination
- Telecommunications in India
- Information technology in India
References
[edit]- ^ "EU Project SESEI". sesei.eu. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
- ^ &Data, Voice. "PTCIF: From Pacific to the Indian Ocean". www.voicendata.com. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
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