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Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Rourkela police, NIT-R sign pact for tech advancements in policing
Rourkela: In a significant move towards modernising law enforcement, Rourkela police and National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on outreach activities, IT solutions, training and knowledge exchange. The agreement marks a new era of technology-driven policing aimed at enhancing transparency and data accessibility. According to a press release from Rourkela police, the partnership will focus on automating various police procedures. NIT-R has already designed and developed the Rourkela police website and the Anusandhan portal. The portal, in compliance with Section 193(3)(ii) of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), sends SMS updates to complainants as FIR investigation progresses, making the process more data-friendly and less cumbersome. DIG Brijesh Kumar Rai and SP Nitesh Wadhwani emphasised the importance of adopting new technologies to improve police services. They highlighted the need for such advancements to better serve society. NIT-R director K Umamaheshwar Rao and registrar Rohan Dhiman discussed how academia and law enforcement can collaborate to develop effective solutions for citizens. Professors S Bakshi and M N Sahoo elaborated on the functionalities of the Anusandhan portal and ongoing efforts to enhance its capabilities. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 15 Most Beautiful Female Athletes in the World Learn More Undo In addition to the MoU, an eight-day skill development programme for digital transformation was inaugurated, aimed at upskilling 200 police personnel in data analytics. The initiative underscores the commitment of both Rourkela police and NIT-R to improve operational efficiency, digital readiness and community-focused policing. The partnership envisions integrating AI technology to extract intelligent data for predictive police services, setting a long-term goal for enhanced law enforcement capabilities.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
India plays key role in setting global telecom standards: Jyotiraditya Scindia
Bengaluru: For the first time, India is playing a key role in setting global telecom standards , Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Thursday. He said this shift is being driven by national initiatives such as Anusandhan (research), Atmanirbharta (self-reliance), Make in India , and Make for the World. During his one-day visit to Bengaluru, Scindia met members of the Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA) and addressed researchers, industry leaders, and global partners, outlining a comprehensive roadmap for India's leadership in next-generation 6G technology . "For the first time in history, India is playing a seminal role in setting global telecom standards. This is a shift powered by PM Narendra Modi's vision of Anusandhan, Atmanirbharta, and Make in India and Make for the World," Scindia said. "India aims to contribute 10 per cent of global 6G patents , backed by Rs 239 crore in R&D funding for 111 projects," an official statement quoted him as saying. Scindia noted that 99 per cent of mobile phones are now manufactured domestically, and that the country has achieved 60 per cent import substitution in telecom equipment. He emphasised that the indigenous development of 4G and 5G technology stacks has positioned India as a frontrunner in telecom innovation. "The Bharat 6G Alliance, comprising over 80 members and seven expert working groups, has emerged as a platform for innovation and international collaboration," he added. Scindia likened the Alliance's collective capability to "a million graphics processing units (GPUs) put together." In an interactive session, he urged all stakeholders to take ownership of the 6G mission, proposing a three-to four-year roadmap with monthly targets and biannual reviews. He stressed that B6GA must act as an ecosystem builder to help transform India from a knowledge hub into a global telecom superpower. This was Scindia's second meeting with the Alliance, following the first joint session of all seven working groups in September 2024. PTI
The Hindu
10-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
India is playing a seminal role in setting global telecom standards, says Jyotiraditya Scindia
For the first time, India is playing a seminal role in setting global telecom standards, said Union Minister for Communications and DoNER Jyotiraditya Scindia. Speaking at Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA) meeting in Bengaluru on Thursday (July 10, 2025), he said the country was aiming at contributing 10% of global 6G patents, backed by ₹239 crore in R&D funding for 111 projects on the ground. 'With 99% of mobile phones now made in India, 60% import substitution in telecom equipment, and indigenous 4G/5G stacks, India is now a frontrunner in telecom innovation,'' the Minister said. He was addressing an audience of telecom researchers, industry leaders, and global partners. Outlining a bold roadmap for the country's leadership in the next-gen telecom, the Minister said this was a shift powered by the country's vision of Anusandhan, Atmanirbharta, and 'Make in India' and 'Make for the World'. Highlighting the role of B6GA's seven expert working groups and 80+ members, Mr. Scindia said the alliance had become a hub of innovation and global collaboration. The Union Minister urged stakeholders to take ownership of the 6G mission. 'In PM Modi's India, the government is not in the driver's seat — you are,' he said. He called for a 3 to 4 year roadmap, broken into monthly targets, and bi-annual reviews to ensure momentum. Calling for execution with impact, he said the Bharat 6G Alliance must emerge as the ecosystem builder that transforms India from a knowledge destination into a global telecom superpower. Mr. Scindia had earlier met the B6GA in September 2024, which marked the first meeting with all the seven working groups of the alliance — Spectrum, Technology, Device, Use Cases, Green and Sustainability, Applications and Outreach.
