WTSA 2024: World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly 2024

Context

Recently, Minister of Communications Ashwini Vaishnaw has launched the Curtain Raiser of World Telecom Standardization Assembly Delhi 2024 (WTSA 2024).

Key Highlights On WTSA 2024: World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly 2024 

• India will host ITU’s prestigious World Telecom Standardization Assembly 2024 (WTSA 2024)  in New Delhi from 15th – 24th Oct 2024.
• Minister of Communications, Ashwini Vaishnaw also launched India Mobile Congress (IMC 2024) & also revealed the Spectrum Regulatory Sandbox policy, which has the capacity to enhance India’s telecommunications sector and promote international cooperation in the field. 
• Additionally, the Minister declared the full elimination of the Wireless Operating License (WOL), thereby streamlining telecom licensing procedures even further.

About World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA)

• Scope : It will define the next period of study for ITU-T. 
• It has been held every four years since 2000.
• Significance : it will play a crucial role in shaping the global agenda for standardization of telecom and information and communication technologies (ICTs). 
• It will be preceded by the Global Standards Symposium (GSS 2024) on 14 Oct 2024 at New Delhi. 
• Activities & Events in The WTSA 2024 : 
  • ITU Kaleidoscope Conference (21-23 Oct 2024), ITU exhibitions (14-24 Oct 2024), Network of Women (17 Oct 2024) and AI for Good (18 Oct 2024).

News Source: AIR

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