Simplification in the procedure for obtaining Experimental Licence for 5G Use Case Labs

The Department of Telecommunications has awarded ‘100 5G Use Case Labs’ to educational institutions across the country, mainly for using 5G frequency bands for carrying out various experiments and testing use cases. The labs have to obtain  Experimental license (Non[1]Radiating) category from WPC Wing by paying the fee to the Regulator in NSWS portal. For […]

Attention “CCTV Camera Manufacturers and Suppliers”

First Security Assurance Requirements from BIS under CRO for CCTV Cameras effective 9th October 2024” – CRO PHASE VII Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity), Government of India has released an important notification regarding the amendments to CRO (Compulsory Registration Order) for the CCTV cameras. This notification is for the testing of the ‘essential […]

Two important regulatory mandates postponed for a short period (NCCS & TEC)

Two important regulatory mandates postponed for a short period. This was necessary however, the authorities have indicated that this would be the last change in dates. Manufacturers should not procrastinate their readiness any further and it is very critical that they are ready by the new dates. After 1st July 2024 all WiFi-CPEs and IP Routers are […]

Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2024

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Govt. of India notified the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2024 to amend the existing Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016. The provisions came into force on 14-3-2024.   Highlights of new Amended Rules are:  The complete plastic waste amendment rules 2024 document can be referred from here:  https://moef.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/GSR201(E)-[14032024]-Plastic-Waste-Mangement-Rules-2024.pdf

Guidelines to establish and operate “Spectrum Regulatory Sandbox/ Wireless Test Zones (WiTe Zones)” -reg 

The Authority has decided to issue the guidelines to establish and operate ‘Spectrum Regulatory Sandbox’ (SRS) or ‘WiTe Zones (Wireless Test Zones)’ in the field of wireless radio communications for the purpose of testing wireless products and technologies for R&D/Experimentation, outdoor testing in specified spectrum bands and also to promote Make in India concept.  Eligible […]

WPC Committee to Review & Revise National Frequency Allocation Plan-2022 as per WPC notice

 The committee will review/revise the NFAP-2022 taking into consideration the decision of World Radiocommunication Conference 2023, national requirements, latest developments in the radiocommunication technologies etc considering the proposals received from all stakeholders while reviewing and revising NFAP-2022  For more information/details  please see the below link.  https://dot.gov.in/sites/default/files/OM_NFAP%20Review%20Committee.pdf

Producers registered under E-waste (Management) Rules, 2022, to fulfil their assigned EPR obligations  

CPCB in vide notification no. CP/14/2024-WM-III-HO-CPCB-HO dated January 29th, 2024, has hereby notified, and directed to all producers to fulfil their assigned Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations for the financial year 2023-2024 through the purchase of an equivalent of EPR certificates via registered recyclers by March 31st, 2024.    Key Notes:  The official notification can be […]

C-PRAV participated in the National Workshop on “Learning from WRC-23 (Dubai), preparations for WRC-27 (Thailand),” organised by IAFI.

C-PRAV participated in the National Workshop on “Learning from WRC-23 (Dubai), preparations for WRC-27 (Thailand),”  organised by IAFI (ITU-APT Foundation of India) was held at  Hotel Hyatt Centric, MG Road, Bangalore on February 22nd, 2024.  Main Topics covered in the  event: WiFi 6GHz for IMT; 5G/6G ( IMT Technologies); Satellite Communication; Broadband and Internet  Workshop discussed:  Valuable insights on WRC-23, a stable […]