Jyotiraditya Scindia Takes Helm as Telecom Minister, Aims for 5G and Broadband Revolution

Jyotiraditya Scindia returns as the telecom minister after one and a half decades. He faces the crucial task of completing the 5G spectrum auction and setting an agenda for the telecom sector. Challenges include satellite broadband, security clearance for Starlink, and reviving BSNL and MTNL.

Jyotiraditya Scindia has returned to the telecom ministry after nearly 15 years, stepping in as the new telecom minister with a clear mandate. His immediate task will be to oversee the 5G spectrum auction set for later this month.

The auction, which is anticipated to raise over Rs 96,000 crore, will feature airwaves in several frequency bands and see major participation from telecom giants Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel. Beyond the auction, Scindia's focus will also be on satellite broadband services, security clearances for Elon Musk's Starlink, and formulating new Telecommunications Act rules.

Scindia inherits a telecom sector with improved financial metrics and reduced legal battles. His ministerial experience includes key roles like modernizing post offices with the Project Arrow scheme. In the Modi 3.0 government, his challenges include reviving BSNL and resolving MTNL's debt issues.

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