DCIF, a unit of PTC India Foundation is a membership-based non-profit, apolitical organization dedicated to promoting general awareness of the diverse telecommunications and related Technologies requirements of India. With our extensive network and expertise, we aim to drive innovation and address the evolving needs of the industry. Our objective is to facilitate the growth and development of the telecommunications sector in the country.
“Digital Communications India Forum “Digital Communications India Forum (DCIF) earlier known as PTC India Foundation is a membership based non-profit, non-governmental organization.”
DCIF is dedicated to promoting nation wide awareness of digital technologies thorough appropriate contribution and policies suggestions from highly experienced members.
Worked as CEO and Director of National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI), a part of Ministry of Electronics and IT, Government of India. He has spent 45 years in professional life including 36 years as Indian Telecom Service Officer and served in various organisations like Department of Telecom, BSNL, MTNL, etc.
Read full profileRavindra Kr Mishra, ITS graduated in Electronics and Communications. Engineering. In 1981. In 1983 he joined ITS Cadre in Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Telecommunications and continued to work on different field organization of DoT.
Read full profile| S. No | Name | Release date | End date | Status | DCIF reply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Draft Guidelines on Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Telecommunication Networks and Provision of Telecommunication ServicesTRAI | 30 Oct 2026 | 27 Nov 2026 | Open | Not yet submitted |
| 2 | Concept Note on Design of Network Architecture for Broadband Public Protection and Disaster Relief (BB-PPDR) SystemMHA · I.D. Note No. 25018/01/2023-PM-II(Part-1) | 21 Oct 2026 | 05 Nov 2026 | Open | Not yet submitted |
| 3 | Telecommunications (Regulatory Sandbox) Rules, 2026DoT · G.S.R. 905(E) | 21 Oct 2026 | — | Notified | Not applicable |
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