final revised -rfd 2014-15

(Results-Framework Document)for

R F D

Department of Telecommunications

(2014-2015)

Government of India

15/04/2014 2.20 PMGenerated on

Section 1:Vision, Mission, Objectives and Functions

Results-Framework Document (RFD) for Department of Telecommunications-(2014-2015)

To provide secure, reliable, affordable and high quality converged telecommunication services anytime, anywhere for anaccelarated inclusive socio-economic development

Mission

To develop a robust and secure state-of-the-art telecommunication network providing seamless coverage with special

focus on rural and remote areas for bridging the digital divide and thereby facilitate socio-economic development; create

an inclusive knowledge society through proliferation of affordable and high quality broadband services across the nation;

reposition the mobile device as an instrument of socio-economic empowerment of citizens; make India a Global Hub for

telecom equipment manufacturing; promote development of new standards to meet national requirements; attract

investment, both domestic and foreign and promote creation of jobs.

Objectives

1 Facilitating rapid expansion of Telecom services with special emphasis on rural and remote areas

2 Simplification of Licensing regime and efficient management of Spectrum

3 Empowerment of consumers of Telecom Services, Public Health and Safety

4 Strengthening of PSUs/Autonomous Organisations

5 Development of Skills and Human Resources in Telecom Sector

6 Infrastructure Development and Promotion of Green Telecom

7 Promotion of indigenous R&D, Standardisation and Manufacturing

8 Promotion of New Generation Technologies

9 Ensuring adequate security for Telecom Network and services

10 Legislative proposals for Policy and Governance of Telecom Sector

Functions

Policy, Licensing and coordination matters relating to Telegraphs, Telephones, Wireless, Data, Fascimile, Telematic services and other

like forms of communications

1

International cooperation in matters connected with telecommunications including matters relating to all international bodies dealing with

telecommunications such as International Telecommunication Union (ITU), its Radio Regulation Board (RRB), Radio Communication

Sector (ITU-R), Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T), Development Sector (ITU-D), International Telecommunication

Satellite Organization (INTELSAT), International Mobile Satellite Organization (INMARSAT), Asia Pacific Telecommunication (APT).

2

Vision


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Section 1:Vision, Mission, Objectives and Functions

Results-Framework Document (RFD) for Department of Telecommunications-(2014-2015)

Promotion of standardization, research and development in telecommunications3

Promotion of private investment in telecommunications4

Financial assistance for the furtherance of research and study in telecommunications technology and for building up adequately trained

manpower for telecom program, including- (a) assistance to institutions, assistance to scientific institutions and to universities for

advanced scientific study and research; and (b) grant of scholarships to students in educational institutions and other forms of financial

aid to individuals including those going abroad for studies in the field of telecommunications.

5

Telecom Commission.6

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India.7

Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal.8

Administration of laws with respect to any of the matters specified in this list, namely:- (a) The Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 (13 of 1885);

(b) The Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1933 (17 of 1933); and (c) The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997 (24 of 1997).

9

Indian Telephone Industries Limited.10

Post disinvestment matters relating to M/s Hindustan Teleprinters Limited.11

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited.12

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited13

Tata Communications Limited(TCL) and Telecommunications Consultants (India) Limited.14

All matters relating to Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT).15

Residual work relating to the erstwhile Department of Telecom Services and Department of Telecom Operations, including matters

relating to- (a) cadre control functions of Group ‘A’ and other categories of personnel till their absorption in Bharat Sanchar Nigam

Limited; (b) administration and payment of terminal benefits.

16

Execution of works, purchase and acquisition of land debitable to the capital Budget pertaining to telecommunications.17

Bharat Broadband Network Limited (BBNL)18


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Section 2:Inter se Priorities among Key Objectives, Success indicators and Targets

Results-Framework Document (RFD) for Department of Telecommunications -(2014-2015)

Objective Weight Action Unit

Target / Criteria Value

Weight

80%100% 70% 60%90%

Very Good Fair PoorExcellent GoodSuccessIndicator

Facilitating rapid expansion of Telecomservices with special emphasis on rural andremote areas

21.00 Facilitating expansion oftele-density and Broadbandconnectivity

Increased ruralteledensity

% 46 44.5 4445482.00[1] [1.1] [1.1.1]

Increased overallteledensity

No. ofconnections inmillions

990 970 96098010002.00[1.1.2]

Number ofbroadbandconnectionsprovided as per theprovisions of 12thFive Year Plan

% overbasefigure on31.3.2014

9 7 68102.00[1.1.3]

Circulation of draftCabinet Note on'New NationalBroadband Policy'for Inter MinisterialConsultation

Date 15/02/2015 15/03/2015 31/03/201528/02/201515/01/20152.00[1.1.4]

Improving telecomconnectivity in the NorthEastern Region (NER)

Approval of Cabinetfor the scheme forproviding 2G mobilecoverage alongNational Highwaysin North East

Date 30/11/2014 31/01/2015 28/02/201531/12/201431/10/20141.00[1.2] [1.2.1]

Approval of Cabinetfor the scheme foraugmentation of

Date 30/11/2014 31/01/2015 28/02/201531/12/201431/10/20141.00[1.2.2]


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transmission mediain North East forredundancy andreliability

Approval of theCabinet to thescheme forproviding mobilecoverage inuncovered villagesin North East

Date 30/11/2014 31/01/2015 28/02/201531/12/201431/10/20141.00[1.2.3]

Providing DSPT inuncovered villages(2590 Villages)

% 95 85 80901001.00[1.2.4]

Facilitating theestablishment of NationalOptic Fibre Network(NOFN) up to VillagePanchayats

Availability ofbroadband in GramPanchayats throughNOFN

Nos 90000 70000 60000800001000002.00[1.3] [1.3.1]

Number of Km ofOptical Fibre Cable(OFC) laid

Kms 180000 140000 1200001600002000001.00[1.3.2]

Improving connectivity inareas affected with LeftWing Extremism (LWE)

Installation of mobiletowers for providingmobile services inLWE affected areas

Numberof towers

1400 1200 1100130015002.00[1.4] [1.4.1]

Finalization ofComprehensive Right ofWay (RoW) Policy

Consultation withState Governmentsand otherStakeholders

Date 31/12/2014 28/02/2015 31/03/201531/01/201530/11/20140.50[1.5] [1.5.1]


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Submission of draftproposals toTelecomCommission

Date 31/01/2015 15/03/2015 31/03/201528/02/201515/01/20150.50[1.5.2]

Decision of Cabineton the draft Policy

Date 15/03/2015 25/03/2015 31/03/201520/03/201510/03/20151.00[1.5.3]

Providing connectivity inuncovered villages otherthan North Eastern Region

Preparation of DPRfor the remaininguncovered villagesin rest of the country

Date 30/11/2014 31/01/2015 31/03/201531/12/201431/10/20141.00[1.6] [1.6.1]

Providing DSPT inuncovered villages(9401 Villages)

% 95 85 80901001.00[1.6.2]

Simplification of Licensing regime andefficient management of Spectrum

15.00 Formulation and approvalof 2nd phase of UnifiedLicensing Regime

On time reference toTRAI

Date 31/05/2014 31/07/2014 31/08/201430/06/201430/04/20141.00[2] [2.1] [2.1.1]

Consideration ofTRAIrecommendations

Date 31/12/2014 28/02/2015 31/03/201531/01/201530/11/20141.00[2.1.2]

Approval of Policy onallotment/assignment ofspectrum and pricing forvarious categories ofwireless users

Notification of Policy Date 15/02/2015 15/03/2015 31/03/201528/02/201531/01/20152.00[2.2] [2.2.1]

Finalization of Guidelinesfor Spectrum sharing

Notification ofGuidelines

Date 30/11/2014 28/02/2015 31/03/201531/01/201530/09/20142.00[2.3] [2.3.1]

Finalization of Guidelinesfor spectrum

Notification ofGuidelines

Date 31/01/2015 15/03/2015 31/03/201528/02/201531/12/20142.00[2.4] [2.4.1]


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trading

Auction of Spectrum Completion ofauction

Date 15/03/2015 25/03/2015 31/03/201520/03/201510/03/20153.00[2.5] [2.5.1]

Notification of DefenceBand

Notification ofDefence Band

Date 15/03/2015 25/03/2015 31/03/201520/03/201528/02/20151.00[2.6] [2.6.1]

Review SACFA clearanceprocess

Completion ofreview

Date 30/11/2014 31/01/2015 31/03/201531/12/201431/10/20141.00[2.7] [2.7.1]

Preparation of roadmap foravailability of additionalSpectrum

Notification ofroadmap

Date 20/02/2015 20/03/2015 31/03/201510/03/201531/01/20152.00[2.8] [2.8.1]

Empowerment of consumers of TelecomServices, Public Health and Safety

8.00 Introduction of Inter-circleMobile Number Portability

On timeconsideration ofreconsideredopinion of TRAI

Date 31/08/2014 31/10/2014 30/11/201430/09/201431/07/20141.00[3] [3.1] [3.1.1]

On time issuance ofinstructions forimplementation ofInter-circle MNP

Date 31/12/2014 28/02/2015 31/03/201531/01/201530/11/20142.00[3.1.2]

Electromagnetic RadiationVerification

Verification of BTSswith respect toprescribed radiationnorms

Number 30400 24000 1920027200320002.00[3.2] [3.2.1]

Establishing SAR Lab inMumbai

Placement ofpurchase order

Date 09/03/2015 23/03/2015 31/03/201516/03/201502/03/20151.00[3.3] [3.3.1]

Introduction of Priority CallRouting services forDisaster Relief Agencies

Completion oftechnical testing inrespect of PCR inBSNL and MTNLNetwork

Date 30/11/2014 31/01/2015 28/02/201531/12/201431/10/20141.00[3.4] [3.4.1]

Formalization of roadmapfor implementation of

On time approval oftherecommendations

Date 31/01/2015 15/03/2015 31/03/201528/02/201531/12/20141.00[3.5] [3.5.1]


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Alerting mechanism formobile phone duringdisasters

of the Committeeconstituted toformalize theroadmap

Strengthening of PSUs/AutonomousOrganisations

8.00 Extension of ReservationQuota for ITI Limited

Approval of CCEA Date 28/02/2015 28/03/2015 31/03/201515/03/201531/01/20152.00[4] [4.1] [4.1.1]

Financial support to MTNLfor surrender of BWA

On time release Date 31/10/2014 31/12/2014 31/01/201530/11/201430/09/20142.00[4.2] [4.2.1]

Financial support to BSNLfor surrender of BWA

Numbers ofquarterly release ofamount to BSNL

Number 3 1 0242.00[4.3] [4.3.1]

Formation of subsidiarycompany for tower assetsof BSNL

Submission ofproposals to Cabinet

Date 31/01/2015 15/03/2015 31/03/201528/02/201531/12/20142.00[4.4] [4.4.1]

Development of Skills and HumanResources in Telecom Sector

7.00 Completion of skill gapstudy for the telecom sector

On time completionof study

Date 31/12/2014 28/02/2015 31/03/201531/01/201530/11/20142.00[5] [5.1] [5.1.1]

Setting up of telecomdomain knowledgeRepository at NTIPRIT

On time setting up Date 15/03/2015 25/03/2015 31/03/201520/03/201528/02/20152.00[5.2] [5.2.1]

Equipping NTIPRIT as perNTP mandate

On time submissionof DPR to TelecomCommission

Date 31/01/2015 15/03/2015 31/03/201528/02/201531/12/20141.00[5.3] [5.3.1]

Preparing a comprehensivetraining plan for identifyingthe training needs ofemployees

On time preparationof comprehensivetraining plan

Date 15/02/2015 15/03/2015 31/03/201528/02/201531/01/20151.00[5.4] [5.4.1]

Providing suitableinfrastructure to NICF as

Approval of EFC forthe Project

Date 31/07/2014 30/09/2014 31/10/201431/08/201430/06/20141.00[5.5] [5.5.1]


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per mandate of DoPT

Infrastructure Development and Promotionof Green Telecom

7.00 Promotion of renewableenergy sources forpowering telecom towersand equipments

Provision ofrenewable energysources forpowering of mobiletowers for providingmobile services inLWE affected areas

Number 1400 1200 1100130015002.00[6] [6.1] [6.1.1]

On time approval ofscheme for NOFNPhase-I sites

Date 28/02/2015 20/03/2015 31/03/201510/03/201515/02/20151.00[6.1.2]

Number of BaseTerminal Stationsoperating withrenewable energy

Number 19000 17000 1600018000200001.00[6.1.3]

Creation of TelecomFinance Corporation

Submission of DPRto TelecomCommission

Date 31/12/2014 28/02/2015 31/03/201531/01/201530/11/20142.00[6.2] [6.2.1]

Spreading awarenessabout the advisory to stateson mobile towers

Putting the Advisoryon departmentalwebsite anddissemination tostates

Date 31/10/2014 31/12/2014 31/01/201530/11/201430/09/20141.00[6.3] [6.3.1]

Promotion of indigenous R&D,Standardisation and Manufacturing

6.00 Implementation of policy forIndigenous Manufacturingof Telecom Equipments

On time review ofexisting notificationof PMA for telecomproducts inGovernmentProcurement

Date 15/02/2015 15/03/2015 31/03/201528/02/201531/01/20151.00[7] [7.1] [7.1.1]


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Increase in valueaddition in domesticmanufacturedproducts inGovernmentprocurement

% 30 20 1525352.00[7.1.2]

Creation of fund forpromoting R&D,Entrepreneurship andmanufacturing

Submission of DPRto PlanningCommission forseeking in-pricipleapproval

Date 31/12/2014 28/02/2015 31/03/201531/01/201530/11/20141.00[7.2] [7.2.1]

Introduction of IndianStandard for TelecomEquipment

Number ofstandards approved

Number 11 8 79132.00[7.3] [7.3.1]

Promotion of New Generation Technologies 6.00 Formulation of a roadmapfor Machine to Machine(M2M) communication

Isuance of roadmap Date 10/03/2015 20/03/2015 31/03/201515/03/201528/02/20152.00[8] [8.1] [8.1.1]

Dissemination ofsector specific visiondocuments astechnology enablersfor socio-economicdevelopment

Number 3 1 0242.00[8.1.2]

Condutingseminars/workshops asfollow-up for National IPv6Deployment RoadmapVersion-II

On time completionof 12 seminars

Date 10/03/2015 20/03/2015 31/03/201515/03/201528/02/20152.00[8.2] [8.2.1]

Ensuring adequate security for TelecomNetwork and services

5.00 Approval of TelecomSecurity Policy by TelecomCommission for sending toCCS

On time approval Date 31/01/2015 15/03/2015 31/03/201528/02/201531/12/20141.00[9] [9.1] [9.1.1]


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Efficient Functioning of the RFD System 3.00 Timely submission of Draft RFDfor 2015-2016 for Approval

On-time submission Date 06/03/2015 10/03/2015 11/03/201509/03/201505/03/20152.0*

Timely submission of Results for2013-2014

On-time submission Date 02/05/2014 06/05/2014 07/05/201403/05/201401/05/20141.0

Enhanced Transparency / Improved Servicedelivery of Ministry/Department

3.00 Rating from Independent Audit ofimplementation of Citizens’ /Clients’ Charter (CCC)

Degree of implementation ofcommitments in CCC

% 95 85 80901002.0*

* Mandatory Objective(s)

Submissioin of the report todeal with the issue ofduplicate IMEI

On time submission Date 31/12/2014 28/02/2015 31/03/201531/01/201531/10/20141.00[9.2] [9.2.1]

Issue instructions forimplementing the solutionfor blocking of stolen/losthandsets

On time issue ofinstructions

Date 31/01/2015 15/03/2015 31/03/201528/02/201531/12/20141.00[9.3] [9.3.1]

Subscriber Verification Number ofsubscribers verifiedon PIA basis

% 0.095 0.075 0.0600.0850.11.00[9.4] [9.4.1]

Compliance of securityguidelines

Percentage of TSPswhose complianceto security has beenensured throughaudit and otheractivities

% 99 97 96981001.00[9.5] [9.5.1]

Legislative proposals for Policy andGovernance of Telecom Sector

2.00 Communications Bill Circulation of draftCabinet Note forInter MinisterialConsultation

Date 31/01/2015 15/03/2015 31/03/201528/02/201531/12/20142.00[10] [10.1] [10.1.1]


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Independent Audit ofimplementation of GrievanceRedress Management (GRM)system

Degree of success inimplementing GRM

% 95 85 80901001.0

Reforming Administration 8.00 Update departmental strategy toalign with revised priorities

Date Date 02/11/2014 04/11/2014 05/11/201403/11/201401/11/20142.0*

Implement agreed milestones ofapproved Mitigating Strategiesfor Reduction of potential risk ofcorruption (MSC).

% of Implementation % 90 70 60801001.0

Implement agreed milestones forimplementation of ISO 9001

% of implementation % 95 85 80901002.0

% of Responsibility Centres withRFD in RFMS

Responsibility Centrescovered

% 95 85 80901001.0

Implement agreed milestones ofapproved Innovation ActionPlans (IAPs).

% of implementation % 90 70 60801002.0

Improve compliance with the FinancialAccountability Framework

1.00 Timely submission of ATNs onAudit paras of C&AG

Percentage of ATNssubmitted within due date (4months) from date ofpresentation of Report toParliament by CAG duringthe year.

% 90 70 60801000.25*

Timely submission of ATRs tothe PAC Sectt. on PAC Reports.

Percentage of ATRSsubmitted within due date (6months) from date ofpresentation of Report toParliament by PAC duringthe year.

% 90 70 60801000.25



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Early disposal of pending ATNson Audit Paras of C&AG Reportspresented to Parliament before31.3.2014.

Percentage of outstandingATNs disposed off duringthe year.

% 90 70 60801000.25

Early disposal of pending ATRson PAC Reports presented toParliament before 31.3.2014

Percentage of outstandingATRS disposed off duringthe year.

% 90 70 60801000.25



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Section 3:Trend Values of the Success Indicators


Target Valuefor

ProjectedValue for

Objective ProjectedValue for

Action Success Indicator

FY 12/13

Unit

FY 14/15FY 13/14 FY 15/16

Actual Valuefor

Actual Valuefor

FY 16/17

41 46%Increased ruralteledensity

Facilitating rapid expansion ofTelecom services with specialemphasis on rural and remote areas

Facilitating expansion oftele-density andBroadband connectivity

60 7043[1] [1.1] [1.1.1]

898 990No. ofconnections inmillions

Increased overallteledensity

1100 1200922[1.1.2]

9 10% overbasefigure on31.3.2014

Number of broadbandconnections providedas per the provisions of12th Five Year Plan

10 101[1.1.3]

-- 15/02/2015DateCirculation of draftCabinet Note on 'NewNational BroadbandPolicy' for InterMinisterial Consultation

-- -- --[1.1.4]

-- 30/11/2014DateApproval of Cabinet forthe scheme forproviding 2G mobilecoverage alongNational Highways inNorth East

Improving telecomconnectivity in the NorthEastern Region (NER)

-- -- --[1.2] [1.2.1]

-- 30/11/2014DateApproval of Cabinet forthe scheme foraugmentation oftransmission media inNorth East forredundancy andreliability

-- -- --[1.2.2]


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Target Valuefor

ProjectedValue for



FY 12/13

Unit

FY 14/15FY 13/14 FY 15/16

Actual Valuefor

Actual Valuefor

FY 16/17

-- 30/11/2014DateApproval of theCabinet to the schemefor providing mobilecoverage in uncoveredvillages in North East

-- -- --[1.2.3]

0 95%Providing DSPT inuncovered villages(2590 Villages)

-- --13.40[1.2.4]

59 90000NosAvailability ofbroadband in GramPanchayats throughNOFN

Facilitating theestablishment of NationalOptic Fibre Network(NOFN) up to VillagePanchayats

160000 2500000[1.3] [1.3.1]

166 180000KmsNumber of Km ofOptical Fibre Cable(OFC) laid

320000 5000000[1.3.2]

-- 1400Number oftowers

Installation of mobiletowers for providingmobile services inLWE affected areas

Improving connectivity inareas affected with LeftWing Extremism (LWE)

-- -- --[1.4] [1.4.1]

-- 31/12/2014DateConsultation with StateGovernments andother Stakeholders

Finalization ofComprehensive Right ofWay (RoW) Policy

-- -- --[1.5] [1.5.1]

-- 31/01/2015DateSubmission of draftproposals to TelecomCommission

-- -- --[1.5.2]

-- 15/03/2015DateDecision of Cabinet onthe draft Policy

-- -- --[1.5.3]


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Target Valuefor

ProjectedValue for



FY 12/13

Unit

FY 14/15FY 13/14 FY 15/16

Actual Valuefor

Actual Valuefor

FY 16/17

-- 30/11/2014DatePreparation of DPR forthe remaininguncovered villages inrest of the country

Providing connectivity inuncovered villages otherthan North EasternRegion

-- -- --[1.6] [1.6.1]

0 95%Providing DSPT inuncovered villages(9401 Villages)

-- --2.43[1.6.2]

-- 31/05/2014DateOn time reference toTRAI

Simplification of Licensing regime andefficient management of Spectrum

Formulation and approvalof 2nd phase of UnifiedLicensing Regime

-- -- --[2] [2.1] [2.1.1]

-- 31/12/2014DateConsideration of TRAIrecommendations

-- -- --[2.1.2]

-- 15/02/2015DateNotification of PolicyApproval of Policy onallotment/assignment ofspectrum and pricing forvarious categories ofwireless users

-- -- --[2.2] [2.2.1]

-- 31/01/2015DateNotification ofGuidelines

Finalization of Guidelinesfor Spectrum sharing

-- -- --[2.3] [2.3.1]

-- 31/01/2015DateNotification ofGuidelines

Finalization of Guidelinesfor spectrum trading

-- -- --[2.4] [2.4.1]

-- 15/03/2015DateCompletion of auctionAuction of Spectrum -- -- --[2.5] [2.5.1]


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Target Valuefor

ProjectedValue for



FY 12/13

Unit

FY 14/15FY 13/14 FY 15/16

Actual Valuefor

Actual Valuefor

FY 16/17

-- 31/01/2015DateNotification of DefenceBand

Notification of DefenceBand

-- -- --[2.6] [2.6.1]

-- 31/01/2015DateCompletion of reviewReview SACFAclearance process

-- -- --[2.7] [2.7.1]

-- 20/02/2015DateNotification of roadmapPreparation of roadmapfor availability ofadditional Spectrum

-- -- --[2.8] [2.8.1]

-- 31/08/2014DateOn time considerationof reconsideredopinion of TRAI

Empowerment of consumers ofTelecom Services, Public Health andSafety

Introduction of Inter-circleMobile NumberPortability

-- -- --[3] [3.1] [3.1.1]

-- 31/12/2014DateOn time issuance ofinstructions forimplementation ofInter-circle MNP

-- -- --[3.1.2]

28814 30400NumberVerification of BTSswith respect toprescribed radiationnorms

ElectromagneticRadiation Verification

50000 5000076273[3.2] [3.2.1]

-- 09/03/2015DatePlacement of purchaseorder

Establishing SAR Lab inMumbai

-- -- --[3.3] [3.3.1]

-- 30/11/2014DateCompletion oftechnical testing inrespect of PCR inBSNL and MTNLNetwork

Introduction of PriorityCall Routing services forDisaster Relief Agencies

-- -- --[3.4] [3.4.1]

-- 31/01/2015DateOn time approval ofthe recommendationsof the Committeeconstituted to

Formalization of roadmapfor implementation ofAlerting mechanism formobile phone

-- -- --[3.5] [3.5.1]


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Target Valuefor

ProjectedValue for



FY 12/13

Unit

FY 14/15FY 13/14 FY 15/16

Actual Valuefor

Actual Valuefor

FY 16/17

formalize the roadmapduring disasters

-- 28/02/2015DateApproval of CCEAStrengthening of PSUs/AutonomousOrganisations

Extension of ReservationQuota for ITI Limited

-- -- --[4] [4.1] [4.1.1]

-- 31/10/2014DateOn time releaseFinancial support toMTNL for surrender ofBWA

-- -- --[4.2] [4.2.1]

-- 3NumberNumbers of quarterlyrelease of amount toBSNL

Financial support toBSNL for surrender ofBWA

-- -- --[4.3] [4.3.1]

-- 15/03/2015DateSubmission ofproposals to Cabinet

Formation of subsidiarycompany for towerassets of BSNL

-- -- --[4.4] [4.4.1]

-- 31/12/2014DateOn time completion ofstudy

Development of Skills and HumanResources in Telecom Sector

Completion of skill gapstudy for the telecomsector

-- -- --[5] [5.1] [5.1.1]

-- 15/03/2015DateOn time setting upSetting up of telecomdomain knowledgeRepository at NTIPRIT

-- -- --[5.2] [5.2.1]

-- 31/01/2015DateOn time submission ofDPR to TelecomCommission

Equipping NTIPRIT asper NTP mandate

-- -- --[5.3] [5.3.1]

-- 15/02/2015DateOn time preparation ofcomprehensive trainingplan

Preparing acomprehensive trainingplan for identifying thetraining needs ofemployees

-- -- --[5.4] [5.4.1]

-- 31/07/2014DateApproval of EFC forthe Project

Providing suitableinfrastructure to NICF

-- -- --[5.5] [5.5.1]


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Target Valuefor

ProjectedValue for



FY 12/13

Unit

FY 14/15FY 13/14 FY 15/16

Actual Valuefor

Actual Valuefor

FY 16/17

as per mandate of DoPT

-- 1400NumberProvision of renewableenergy sources forpowering of mobiletowers for providingmobile services inLWE affected areas

Infrastructure Development andPromotion of Green Telecom

Promotion of renewableenergy sources forpowering telecom towersand equipments

-- -- --[6] [6.1] [6.1.1]

-- 28/02/2015DateOn time approval ofscheme for NOFNPhase-I sites

-- -- --[6.1.2]

4000 19000NumberNumber of BaseTerminal Stationsoperating withrenewable energy

40000 600000[6.1.3]

-- 31/12/2014DateSubmission of DPR toTelecom Commission

Creation of TelecomFinance Corporation

-- -- --[6.2] [6.2.1]

-- 31/10/2014DatePutting the Advisory ondepartmental websiteand dissemination tostates

Spreading awarenessabout the advisory tostates on mobile towers

-- -- --[6.3] [6.3.1]

-- 15/02/2015DateOn time review ofexisting notification ofPMA for telecomproducts inGovernmentProcurement

Promotion of indigenous R&D,Standardisation and Manufacturing

Implementation of policyfor IndigenousManufacturing ofTelecom Equipments

-- -- --[7] [7.1] [7.1.1]

25 35%Increase in valueaddition in domesticmanufactured

40 4530[7.1.2]


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Target Valuefor

ProjectedValue for



FY 12/13

Unit

FY 14/15FY 13/14 FY 15/16

Actual Valuefor

Actual Valuefor

FY 16/17

products inGovernmentprocurement

-- 31/12/2014DateSubmission of DPR toPlanning Commissionfor seeking in-pricipleapproval

Creation of fund forpromoting R&D,Entrepreneurship andmanufacturing

-- -- --[7.2] [7.2.1]

10 11NumberNumber of standardsapproved

Introduction of IndianStandard for TelecomEquipment

10 1010[7.3] [7.3.1]

-- 10/03/2015DateIsuance of roadmapPromotion of New GenerationTechnologies

Formulation of aroadmap for Machine toMachine (M2M)communication

-- -- --[8] [8.1] [8.1.1]

-- 3NumberDissemination ofsector specific visiondocuments astechnology enablersfor socio-economicdevelopment

-- -- --[8.1.2]

-- 10/03/2015DateOn time completion of12 seminars

Condutingseminars/workshops asfollow-up for NationalIPv6 DeploymentRoadmap Version-II

-- -- --[8.2] [8.2.1]

-- 31/01/2015DateOn time approvalEnsuring adequate security forTelecom Network and services

Approval of TelecomSecurity Policy byTelecom Commission forsending to CCS

-- -- --[9] [9.1] [9.1.1]

-- 31/12/2014DateOn time submissionSubmissioin of the reportto deal with the

-- -- --[9.2] [9.2.1]


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Target Valuefor

ProjectedValue for



FY 12/13

Unit

FY 14/15FY 13/14 FY 15/16

Actual Valuefor

Actual Valuefor

FY 16/17

-- 06/03/2015DateOn-time submissionEfficient Functioning of the RFDSystem

Timely submission of DraftRFD for 2015-2016 forApproval

-- -- --*

-- 02/05/2014DateOn-time submissionTimely submission of Resultsfor 2013-2014

-- -- --

-- 95%Degree of implementation ofcommitments in CCC

Enhanced Transparency / ImprovedService delivery ofMinistry/Department

Rating from Independent Auditof implementation of Citizens’/ Clients’ Charter (CCC)

-- -- --*

-- 95%Degree of success inimplementing GRM

Independent Audit ofimplementation of

-- -- --


issue of duplicate IMEI

-- 31/01/2015DateOn time issue ofinstructions

Issue instructions forimplementing the solutionfor blocking of stolen/losthandsets

-- -- --[9.3] [9.3.1]

0.1 0.095%Number of subscribersverified on PIA basis

Subscriber Verification 0.1 0.10.1[9.4] [9.4.1]

100 99%Percentage of TSPswhose compliance tosecurity has beenensured through auditand other activities

Compliance of securityguidelines

100 100100[9.5] [9.5.1]

-- 31/01/2015DateCirculation of draftCabinet Note for InterMinisterial Consultation

Legislative proposals for Policy andGovernance of Telecom Sector

Communications Bill -- -- --[10] [10.1] [10.1.1]


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Target Valuefor

ProjectedValue for



FY 12/13

Unit

FY 14/15FY 13/14 FY 15/16

Actual Valuefor

Actual Valuefor

FY 16/17

Grievance RedressManagement (GRM) system

-- 02/11/2014DateDateReforming Administration Update departmental strategyto align with revised priorities

-- --10/09/2014*

-- 90%% of ImplementationImplement agreed milestonesof approved MitigatingStrategies for Reduction ofpotential risk of corruption(MSC).

-- -- --

-- 95%% of implementationImplement agreed milestonesfor implementation of ISO 9001

-- -- --

100 95%Responsibility Centrescovered

% of Responsibility Centreswith RFD in RFMS

100 100100

-- 90%% of implementationImplement agreed milestonesof approved Innovation ActionPlans (IAPs).

-- -- --

-- 90%Percentage of ATNssubmitted within due date (4months) from date ofpresentation of Report toParliament by CAG during theyear.

Improve compliance with the FinancialAccountability Framework

Timely submission of ATNs onAudit paras of C&AG

-- -- --*

-- 90%Percentage of ATRSsubmitted within due date (6months) from date ofpresentation of Report to

Timely submission of ATRs tothe PAC Sectt. on PACReports.

-- -- --



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Target Valuefor

ProjectedValue for



FY 12/13

Unit

FY 14/15FY 13/14 FY 15/16

Actual Valuefor

Actual Valuefor

FY 16/17

Parliament by PAC during theyear.

-- 90%Percentage of outstandingATNs disposed off during theyear.

Early disposal of pendingATNs on Audit Paras of C&AGReports presented toParliament before 31.3.2014.

-- -- --

-- 90%Percentage of outstandingATRS disposed off during theyear.

Early disposal of pendingATRs on PAC Reportspresented to Parliament before31.3.2014

-- -- --



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Section 4:Acronym


AcronymSI.No Description

Second Generation1 2G

Action Taken Notes2 ATNs

Bharat Broadband Network Limited3 BBNL

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited4 BSNL

Base Terminal Stations5 BTSs

Broadband Wireless Access6 BWA

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Section 4:Acronym



Comptroller and Auditor General7 C&AG

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs8 CCEA

Cabinet Committee on Security9 CCS

Center for development of Telematics10 C-DOT

Department of Electronics and Information Technology11 DeitY

Department of Expenditure12 DoE

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Section 4:Acronym



Department of Personnel and Training13 DoPT

Department of Space14 DoS

Department of Telecommunciations15 DoT

Detailed Project Report16 DPR

Digital Satellite Phone Terminal17 DSPT

Expenditure Finance Committee18 EFC

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Section 4:Acronym



Information and Broadcasting19 I&B

Innovation Action Plans20 IAPs

International mobile equipment identity21 IMEI

Industrial Policy and Promotion22 IP and P

Internet Protocol Version 623 Ipv6

Indian Telephone Industries Limited24 ITI Ltd

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Section 4:Acronym



International Telecommunication Union-Development Sector25 ITU-D

International Telecommunication Union- Radiocommunication Sector26 ITU-R

International Telecommunication Union-Telecom Sector27 ITU-T

Laboratory28 Lab

Left Wing Extremism29 LWE

Machine to Machine30 M2M

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Section 4:Acronym



Ministry of Home Affiars31 MHA

Mobile Number Portability32 MNP

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy33 MNRE

Ministry of Finance34 MoF

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited35 MTNL

National Highway Authority of India36 NHAI

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Section 4:Acronym



National Institute of Communication Finance37 NICF

National Optical Fiber Network38 NOFN

National Telecommunications Institute for Policy Research, Innovation and Training39 NTIPRIT

National Telecom Policy40 NTP

Optical Fiber Cable41 OFC

Public Accounts Committee42 PAC

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Section 4:Acronym



Priority Call Routing43 PCR

Photo Identity Address44 PIA

Preferential Market Access45 PMA

Research and Development46 R and D

Right of Way47 RoW

Standing Advisory Committee on Frequency Allocations48 SACFA

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Section 4:Acronym



Specific Absorption Ratio49 SAR

Telecom regulatory Authority of India50 TRAI

Telecom Service Providers51 TSPs

Universal Service Obligation Fund52 USOF

Union Territories53 UTs

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Section 4:Description and Definition of Success Indicators and Proposed Measurement Methodology


Success indicator Description Definition MeasurementSI.No General Comments

Financial support has beenextended by USOF for

provisioning of various telecomservices. Various schemes to becarried out by licensed/registered

Service Providers throughfinancial support from USOF areunder planning/implementation

stage.

Facilitating provisioning oftelecom services in rural &remote areas and therebyfacilitating increase in rural

tele-density.

It is meant to monitor the penetrationof telecom services by Service

Providers in rural & remote areas ofthe country and facilitating increase in

rural teledensity.

1 %[1.1.1] Increased rural teledensity

For providing broadbandconnectivity across the country

with special emphasis on rural &remote

areas, the Government havetaken various steps like

establishment of NOFN etc.

Broadband is a connectionwith minimum download

speed of 512 kbps.

It is meant to monitor Broadbandconnections to be provided acrosscountry with special emphasis onrural & remote areas. Broadband

connectivity is necessary forimplementing e-Governance Projects.

With availability of Broadbandempowers citizens to access

information and services online. Asper studies carried out 10% increasein Broadband penetration increases

the GDP by 1.38%.

2 Number in Million[1.1.3] Number of broadband connections providedas per the provisions of 12th Five Year Plan

The New Broadband Policy willmake broadband a tool for socio

economic development.

The policy will address theissues for development of a

conducive BroadbandEcosystem in the country.

Development of Broadbandecosystem requires to address issuesrelated to connectivity, content, cost,affordable devices etc. It is proposed

to formulate a new NationalBroadband Policy

3 Date[1.1.4] Circulation of draft Cabinet Note on 'NewNational Broadband Policy' for Inter MinisterialConsultation


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The New Broadband Policy willmake broadband a tool for socio

economic development.

The policy will address theissues for development of a

conducive BroadbandEcosystem in the country.

to address these issuescomprehensively. Earlier Boradband

policy was announced in 2004.

3 Date[1.1.4] Circulation of draft Cabinet Note on 'NewNational Broadband Policy' for Inter MinisterialConsultation

Approval of the Cabinet will betaken for scheme for providing 2Gmobile coverage along National

Highways in North East

A scheme will be formulatedfor providing 2G mobilecoverage along NationalHighways in North East

Telecom Commission “in principal”approved a comprehensive telecom

plan for North East Region. Theestimated cost of the project is 2321crores rupees. This mainly includes

providing 2G mobile coverage inuncovered villages, uncovered towns,

uncovered sub-divisional and blockheadquarters and in uncovered areas

along National Highways. Thisincludes also for providing OFC ring

connectivity to State capitals andDistrict headquarters.

4 Date[1.2.1] Approval of Cabinet for the scheme forproviding 2G mobile coverage along NationalHighways in North East

Approval of the Cabinet will betaken for scheme for

augmentation of transmissionmedia in NER for redundancy and

reliability

A scheme will be formulatedfor augmentation of

transmission media in NERfor redundancy and reliability

Telecom Commission “in principal”approved a comprehensive telecom

plan for North East Region. Theestimated cost of the project is 2321crores rupees. This mainly includes

providing 2G mobile coverage inuncovered villages, uncovered towns,

uncovered sub-divisional and block

5 Date[1.2.2] Approval of Cabinet for the scheme foraugmentation of transmission media in North Eastfor redundancy and reliability


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Approval of the Cabinet will betaken for scheme for

augmentation of transmissionmedia in NER for redundancy and

reliability

A scheme will be formulatedfor augmentation of

transmission media in NERfor redundancy and reliability

headquarters and in uncovered areasalong National Highways. This

includes also for providing OFC ringconnectivity to State capitals and

District headquarters.

5 Date[1.2.2] Approval of Cabinet for the scheme foraugmentation of transmission media in North Eastfor redundancy and reliability

NOFN project is planned toconnect all the 2,50,000 Gram

Panchayats in the country throughoptical fiber utilizing existing fibers

of PSUs viz. BSNL, RailTel andPower Grid and laying

incremental fiber [of approax 5lakh Km] length wherevernecessary to bridge the

connectivity gap between GramPanchayats and Blocks, for

providing broadband connectivity.

In the first phase of NOFN, itis planned to connect 100000Gram Panchayats by layingapproximately 200000 km

OFC

NOFN project is planned to connectall the 2,50,000 Gram Panchayats in

the country through optical fiberutilizing existing fibers of PSUs viz.BSNL, RailTel and Power Grid and

laying incremental fiber [of approax 5lakh Km] length wherever necessary

to bridge the connectivity.gapbetween Gram Panchayats andBlocks, for providing broadband

connectivity.

6 It is would be measured in thenumber of Gram Panchayats

covered

[1.3.1] Availability of broadband in GramPanchayats through NOFN

The Project is to install 2199mobile towers in Left Wing

Extremism affected areas at anestimated cost of 3047 Crores

rupees to provide mobile servicesin these areas which are currently

uncovered. Project is beingexecuted by the BSNL.

Mobile services are toprovided in LWE affectedareas by installing mobile

towers.

The Project is to install 2199 mobiletowers in Left Wing Extremism

affected areas at an estimated cost of3047 Crores rupees to provide mobile

services in these areas which arecurrently uncovered. Project is being

executed by the BSNL.

7 Number of towers[1.4.1] Installation of mobile towers for providingmobile services in LWE affected areas


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Transparent and efficientallocation of spectrum is critical

for growth of wirelesstelecommunications services in

the country.

Transparent and efficientallocation of spectrum is

critical for growth of wirelesstelecommunications services

in the country.

Transparent and efficient allocation ofspectrum is critical for growth of

wireless telecommunications servicesin the country.

8 Date[2.2.1] Notification of Policy

The National Telecom Policy,2012 envisages that spectrum to

be allocated at market determinedprices.Auction of spectrum is oneof the methodologies to discover

the market price for spectrum.

The National Telecom Policy,2012 envisages that

spectrum to be allocated atmarket determined

prices.Auction of spectrum isone of the methodologies todiscover the market price for

spectrum.

The National Telecom Policy, 2012envisages that spectrum to beallocated at market determined

prices.Auction of spectrum is one ofthe methodologies to discover the

market price for spectrum.

9 Date[2.7.1] Completion of auction

Spectrum is a scarce material andfinite in quantity. Currently

spectrum is being used by variousministries and departments based

on the legacy. Notification ofdefence bad will earmark the

spectrum for defence users andfor the public mobile services.Once defense band is notified,spectrum will be freed in some

service areas which will beavailable for commercial mobile

services. A requirement forstreamlining telecom services

Spectrum is a scarcematerial and finite in quantity.Currently spectrum is beingused by various ministriesand departments based onthe legacy. Notification of

defence bad will earmark thespectrum for defence users

and for the public mobileservices. Once defense bandis notified, spectrum will befreed in some service areaswhich will be available for

commercial mobile

Spectrum is a scarce material andfinite in quantity. Currently spectrumis being used by various ministries

and departments based on thelegacy. Notification of defence bad

will earmark the spectrum for defenceusers and for the public mobileservices. Once defense band is

notified, spectrum will be freed insome service areas which will beavailable for commercial mobile

services. A requirement forstreamlining telecom services across

various telecom sectors

10 Date[2.8.1] Notification of Defence Band


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across various telecom sectorsservices. A requirement forstreamlining telecom services

across various telecomsectors

Spectrum is a scarce material andfinite in quantity. Currently spectrumis being used by various ministries

and departments based on thelegacy. Notification of defence bad

will earmark the spectrum for defenceusers and for the public mobileservices. Once defense band is

notified, spectrum will be freed insome service areas which will beavailable for commercial mobile

services. A requirement forstreamlining telecom services across

various telecom sectors

10 Date[2.8.1] Notification of Defence Band

A requirement for properworking of telecom services

sector

To review Standing AdvisoryCommittee on Frequency Allocation

(SACFA) clearance process for fasterand simplified site clearances.

11 Date[2.9.1] Completion of review

The roadmap for availability ofspectrum will provide requisite

information to all stakeholders forthe business planning, takingR&D activities and developing

device eco-system.

This roadmap will facilitateproper planning andexpansion of telecom

services.


information to all stakeholders for thebusiness planning, taking R&D

activities and developing device eco-system.This success indicator ismeant to prepare a roadmap for

availability of additional spectrum forfuture requirements

12 Date[2.10.1] Notification of roadmap


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information to all stakeholders forthe business planning, takingR&D activities and developing

device eco-system.

This roadmap will facilitateproper planning andexpansion of telecom

services.


information to all stakeholders for thebusiness planning, taking R&D

activities and developing device eco-system.This success indicator ismeant to prepare a roadmap for

availability of additional spectrum forfuture requirements

12 Date[2.10.1] Notification of roadmap

Emission from the telecom towershas been a cause of concern.

DoT has revised the EMFradiation emission norms whichare stringent and many of the

European countries. It is importantthat all the service providers

adhere to the norms prescribed.

Emission from the telecomtowers has been a cause of

concern. DoT has revised theEMF radiation emission

norms which are stringentand many of the European

countries. It is important thatall the service providers

adhere to the normsprescribed.

Emission from the telecom towershas been a cause of concern. DoT

has revised the EMF radiationemission norms which are stringent

and many of the European countries.It is important that all the serviceproviders adhere to the norms

prescribed.

13 Numbers[3.2.1] Verification of BTSs with respect toprescribed radiation norms

Draft Note for the Cabinet forformation of a subsidiary company

for tower assets of BSNL will besubmitted to Cabinet this year

Formation of a subsidiarycompany for tower assets will

strengthen BSNL inmanaging/protecting tower

assets

This success indicator is meant tomonitor the developments in the

formation of a subsidiary company fortower assets of BSNL

14 Date[4.5.1] Submission of proposals to Cabinet


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A requirement forempowerment of Telecom

Sector in India through SkillDevelopment

Completion of skill gap study fortelecom sector

15 Date[5.1.1] On time completion of study

To set up telecom domainknowledge repository for

empowering telecom sector.

A requirement for empowerment ofTelecom Sector in India through Skill

Development

16 Date[5.2.1] On time setting up

The DPR for equipping NTIPRITas per the mandate of NTP will be

submitted to the TelecomCommission this year

Development of skills andhuman resources in telecomsector is the requirement forsocio-economic development

This success indicator is meant toequip NTIPRIT for development of

skills and human resources

17 Date[5.3.1] On time submission of DPR to TelecomCommission

It is target to install 1836 mobiletowers under this scheme during

2014-15

Mobile services are toprovided in LWE affectedareas by installing towersfunctioning on Renewable

Energy

The Project is to install 2199 mobiletowers in Left Wing Extremism

affected areas at an estimated cost of3047 Crores rupees. Considering the

difficult locations, it is planned topower these towers with Solar

energy. Project is being executed byBSNL.

18 Number of towers[6.1.1] Provision of renewable energy sources forpowering of mobile towers for providing mobileservices in LWE affected areas

A detailed project report will besubmitted to Telecom

Commission for creation ofTelecom Finance Corporation for

facilitating investment in thetelecom sector.

A requirement for mobilizingand channelize financing fortelecom projects in order tofacilitate investment in the

telecom sector.

To create a Telecom FinanceCorporation as a vehicle to mobilizeand channelize financing for telecom

projects in order to facilitateinvestment in the telecom sector.

19 Date[6.2.1] Submission of DPR to TelecomCommission


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A detailed project report will besubmitted to Telecom

Commission for creation ofTelecom Finance Corporation for

facilitating investment in thetelecom sector.

A requirement for mobilizingand channelize financing fortelecom projects in order tofacilitate investment in the

telecom sector.

To create a Telecom FinanceCorporation as a vehicle to mobilizeand channelize financing for telecom

projects in order to facilitateinvestment in the telecom sector.

19 Date[6.2.1] Submission of DPR to TelecomCommission

Government has implementedpolicy for preferential market

access to indigenousmanufacturers for Government

Procurement. The value additionto qualify as indigenous

manufacturers has been notifiedfor certain set of telecom

equipment.The same will bereviewed.

It is to promote indigenousManufacturing of Telecom

Equipment.

Government has implemented policyfor preferential market access to

indigenous manufacturers forGovernment Procurement. The value

addition to qualify as indigenousmanufacturers has been notified for

certain set of telecom equipment.Thesame will be reviewed.

20 Date[7.1.1] On time review of existing notification ofPMA for telecom products in GovernmentProcurement

The model roadmap will befinalized this year

A model roadmap for smoothand seamless ransition to

network of connectedmachines over IPv6

infrastructure

This success indicator aims towardsthe requirement for smooth and

seamless transition to network ofconnected machines over IPv6

infrastructure

21 Date[8.1.1] Isuance of roadmap

A comprehensive documentaimed for providing

technology enabler tooluseful for different sectors.

A document, envisaged to incorporatedetailed plans and challenges in

major sectors along with technologyenables tools based solutions on newtechnology such as IPv6, M2M and

cloud services etc.

22 Number of documentsformulated

[8.1.2] Dissemination of sector specific visiondocuments as technology enablers for socio-economic development


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A Comprehensive NetworkSecurity Policy is a requirement

for stakeholders planning

It helps to providecommunication assistance toLaw Enforcement Agencies

through regulatory measuresin tune with the extant licenseguidelines and in conformity

with Indian Telegraph Actkeeping in view individual

privacy and followinginternational practices.

This success indicator is meant tomonitor the formulation of

comprehensive Network SecurityPolicy is a requirement for

stakeholders planning

23 Date[9.1.1] On time approval

It is required to adequatelydeal with the issue of

duplicate IMEI

This success indicator is meant tomonitor the formulation of report

dealing with the issue of duplicateIMEI

24 Date[9.2.1] On time submission

These instructions will helpsolving the problems related

with stolen/lost handsets

This success indicator is meant tomonitor issuance of instructions for

implementation of solution forblocking of stolen/lost handsets

25 Date[9.3.1] On time issue of instructions

Verification of subscribers on thebasis of photo identity and

address is necessary for ensuringtelecom network security

Subscribers will be verifiedon the basis of photo identity

and address

this success indicator aim to ensuringtelecom network security

26 % of total subscribers[9.4.1] Number of subscribers verified on PIA basis


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Communication Bill envisagesframing a comprehensive

legislation and repealing theexisting legislations in the sector.

An Inter Ministerial Committeewith representatives from Ministry

of I&B and Deity has beenconstituted for the purpose.

Communication Bill aims tofacilitate convergence ofcommunication services

Communication Bill envisagesframing a comprehensive legislation

and repealing the existing legislationsin the sector. An Inter Ministerial

Committee with representatives fromMinistry of I&B and Deity has been

constituted for the purpose.

27 Date[10.1.1] Circulation of draft Cabinet Note for InterMinisterial Consultation

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Section 5 :Specific Performance Requirements from other Departments


Organisation TypeRelevant Success

Indicator

What is yourrequirement fromthis organisation

Justification for thisrequirement

LocationType

Please quantify yourrequirement fromthis Organisation

What happens ifyour requirement is

not met.State Organisation Name

Defence Band cannot benotified

Approval of theproposed scheme ofDefence Band

[2.8.1] Notification ofDefence Band

Notification of Defence Bandcan only be made after the

approval of Ministry of Defence

CentralGovernment

100%Ministry of DefenceMinistry

All types of necessaryclearances need to obtainin a time-bound manner sothat the mobile-towers canbe set-up in LWE areas inthe stipulated time period.

Otherwise, timelyachievement of targets setby the department will be

difficult to meet.

The Ministry of HomeAffairs, Ministry ofEnvironment andForest and the StateGovernments arerequired to provide allnecessary clearancesto the Department ofTelecommunicationsfor setting up themobile towers in atime-bound manner.

[1.4.1] Installation ofmobile towers forproviding mobileservices in LWEaffected areas

For setting-up mobile towers inthe areas affected by the Left

Wing Extremism securityclearance and environment

related clearance need to betaken from the Ministry of Home

Affairs and Ministry ofEnvironment and Forestrespectively. For other

clearances like location ofmobile-tower etc need to be

taken from the StateGovernments

100%Othersothers

If the State Governmentsdon’t make the basic

infrastructure available tothe Department of

Telecommunications, theTelecom Infrastructure

established by the DoT willnot function smoothly. As a

result, the target toincrease rural tele-densityin a time bound manner

will not be met.

All State Governmentsare required to providebasic infrastructure likeuninterrupted supply ofpower, adequate watersupply, smart roadconnectivity and roundthe clock security

[1.1.1] Increased ruralteledensity

Smooth functioning of theTelecom Infrastructure

developed by the Department ofTelecommunications for

increasing rural tele-density willsolely depend on the basic

infrastructure like uninterruptedsupply of power, adequatewater supply, smart road

connectivity and round the clocksecurity provided by the State

Governments.

All StatesStateGovernment

100%others


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Indicator



LocationType




All types of necessaryclearances need to obtainin a time-bound manner sothat the mobile-towers canbe set-up in LWE areas inthe stipulated time period.

Otherwise, timelyachievement of targets setby the department will be

difficult to meet

The Ministry of HomeAffairs, Ministry ofEnvironment andForest and the StateGovernments arerequired to provide allnecessary clearancesto the Department ofTelecommunicationsfor setting up themobile towers in atime-bound manner.

[1.4.1] Installation ofmobile towers forproviding mobileservices in LWEaffected areas

For setting-up mobile towers inthe areas affected by the Left

Wing Extremism securityclearance and environment

related clearance need to betaken from the Ministry of Home

Affairs and Ministry ofEnvironment and Forestrespectively. For other

clearances like location ofmobile-tower etc need to be

taken from the StateGovernments.

100%

Any delay in getting theRoW clearance has the

potential to delay thetarget.

Timely provisionatreasonable cost ofRight of Way for layingOptical Fiber andinstallation of towers

[1.3.1] Availability ofbroadband in GramPanchayats throughNOFN

Optical fiber can be laid andmobile towers can be installedonly after receiving the Right ofWay permission from the state

governments.

100%




[1.3.2] Number of Km ofOptical Fibre Cable(OFC) laid


governments.

100%




[1.5.1] Consultation withState Governments andother Stakeholders


governments.

100%


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Indicator



LocationType




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Section 6:Outcome/Impact of Department/Ministry


Outcome/Impact ofDepartment/Ministry

Jointly responsible forinfluencing this outcome /impact with the following

department (s) / ministry(ies)

SuccessIndicator

FY 12/13 FY 14/15FY 13/14 FY 15/16 FY 16/17Unit

41 48increase in rural tele-densityFacilitating increase in tele-density across the nation

All Governments of States & UTs 60 70431 %

73.32 80increase in over-all tele-density 85 9074.50%

898 1000Number of connections acrossthe nation

1100 1200922Million

15.05 90Number of broadbandconnections provided

Penetration of Broadband DeitY, DoE, Planning Commission, StateGovernments

120 17514.52 Million

4000 20000Number of Base TerminalStations operating onRenewable Energy

Augmenting alternate energyresources for poweringtelecom

MNRE, Ministry of Power, StateElectricity Boards, Planning Commission,DoE

40000 6000000003 Numbers

100 100Percentage of TSPs whosecompliance to securityguidelines has been ensuredthrough audit and otheractivities

Enhanced security ofTelecom Network

MHA, DeitY 100 1001004 %

25 35increase in value addition indomestic manufacturedproducts

Indigenous manufacturing oftelecom equipments

Department of IP&P, MoF 40 45305 %

20/11/2012 10/03/2015Auction of SpectrumEfficient use of spectrum Ministry of Defence , Ministry of I&B,DoS

15/03/2016 15/03/201720/02/20146 Date


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