Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia today announced that the Department of Telecommunications is rolling out transformative reforms to strengthen telecom security, reduce compliance burdens, and enable sustainable industry growth.

In a social media post, the Minister highlighted that the key reforms include the extension of the Pro Tem Security Certification Scheme for Original Equipment Manufacturers OEMs for 2 years and reduced fees for Telecom Security Testing Laboratories.

Mr Schindia said these reforms are aimed at strengthening telecom security, reducing compliance burdens and enabling sustainable industry growth. He said that these reforms will deliver a crucial boost to ease of doing business for telecom equipment manufacturers.

He added that by simplifying security verification while maintaining robust safeguards, the policy empowers manufacturers, accelerates innovation and expands broadband penetration nationwide. Mr Scindia further said these transformative steps advance the country’s shared vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.