India, Aug. 12 -- India's draft National Telecom Policy 2025 (NTP-25) outlines an ambitious roadmap to transform the country into a global telecommunications leader. Released recently for public consultation, the policy positions telecommunications as a foundational pillar of economic growth, social empowerment, industrial self-reliance, and technological advancement.

Designed to replace the National Digital Communications Policy (NDCP) 2018, NTP-25 seeks to address the challenges and capitalise on the opportunities presented by next-generation technologies. Its vision is structured around six strategic missions, each with bold targets for 2030 that collectively aim to reshape India's digital future.

The scope of the policy is broad, co...