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�Presentation on � Promoting Telecom Manufacturing in India� & Cyber Security-AI��

Prof NK Goyal, Chairman Emeritus, TEMA,

President CMAI Association of India

President Cyber Security Association of India ( CSAI)

Vice Chairman ITU APT India

Founder, Member Governing Board TEPC

National Communications Academy- Telecom

24^th August, 2026

www.tematelecom.inwww.tematelecom.in , www.cmai.asia

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Compliments & Thanks

Thanks, NCA-T and DG Mr Atul Sinha Ji for this opportunity
Tributes to Alexander Graham Bell, keenly interested in the education of deaf people, invented the microphone and in 1876 his "electrical speech machine," i.e. today’s telephone.
Now everything except telephone
We are sure telecom sector would have new heights with your involvements.
Telecom is not merely a communication service anymore. Telecom is the digital nervous system of the Nation. And therefore, telecom must be treated as a matter of:
Economic Security + National Security + Digital Sovereignty
Telecom moved from dependence → to capability → to manufacturing → to innovation → and now towards global leadership.

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Agenda

Introduction of various Telecom Associations in India
Brief About TEMA CMAI,TEPC, CSAI
Indian pride Local Telecom Manufacturing
Lessons learnt during Covid Era
International Scenario on Telecom Manufacturing
Pride of Indian Domestic Manufacturing
TEMA submissions on domestic manufacturing
Some critical current issues in telecom
Thanks. �

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Introduction of Telecom Associations

TEMA-June,1990- India’s oldest and first association for Domestic Telecom Mfg, Innovations, Start Ups
CMAI- 2007- 360 degree ICT Telecom, Cyber, Education, & international promoted by TEMA
CSAI- India’s only association for Cyber Security, since 2004
TEPC-2008- Telecom Exports & Mfg founder TEMA, supported DOT, Commerce Ministry
COAI-1995- Cellular Operators
ISPAI- 1998 Internet Operators
ITU APT- 2003- Spectrum, ITU Geneva
TAIPA (DAIPA)…2010 Telecom Towers
BIF- 2015- Broadband,
ACTO- 2008- Long Distance Operators
All Sector Inclusive…PHD, FICCI, CII, Assocham,

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About TEMA- CMAI

TEMA is India's first and oldest association in Indian Telecom Sector, formed on 1^st June, 1990
TEMA has always advocated and stressed the need for strengthening the domestic manufacturing of telecom equipment in India so as not only to become self reliant but also export. Working closely with the Government on growth and indigenization of the Electronics/Telecom Sector, TEMA is the first one in bringing focus on the associated security risks due to continuous dependence on imported network equipment and components for the telecom networks in India.
To promote and develop the "Make in India" brand globally, TEMA also promoted an international body CMAI for International cooperation and policy dialogue. With 48,500 members and MOUs with 74 International Organizations, CMAI is now the largest ICT association in Asia for global cooperation and policy dialogue not only in the sector of Telecom but also in all associated sectors such as ICT, Education, Cyber Security, Skill development , Innovation and Start Up ecosystem .
https://www.cmai.asia/GovtOrdersonMakeinIndia.php For all Govt orders on Mfg

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CES, 2009 being inaugurated and ribbon cutting at Las Vegas on 8th January, 2009 by NK Goyal with Sir Howard Stringer, Chairman & CEO of Sony Corporation, Mr. Tom Hanks, the American movie star, Mr.Gary Yacoubian, Chairman CEA & President of Myer-Emco AudioVideo, Mr. Gary Saprio, Vice President of CEA, Ms. Qu., Presixdent, CECC China, Mr. Patrick Lavelle, President and CEO of Audiovox, Mr. Peter Lesser, President and CEO of X-10 (USA) Inc, Mr. Loyd Ivey, Chairman and CEO of MiTek Electronics and Communications, Mr. Jay McLellan, President and CEO of Home Automation, Inc. (HAI), Mr. Mike Mohr, President of Celluphone, Mr.Grant Russell, President of Kleen Concepts

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TEMA: Telecom Equipment Manufacturers Association of India

India's first telecom association since 1990

Advocates for domestic manufacturing and self-reliance

Working with government on growth and indigenization

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Vision and Mission

Vision

Facilitate telecom equipment manufacturing growth

Mission

Make India self-reliant by 2030

Engagement

Work with all stakeholders

TEMA has consistently advocated strengthening domestic telecom manufacturing,

reducing excessive dependence on imported equipment and components,

& developing India as a global telecom manufacturing & export hub. Today, question

is not: Can India manufacture telecom equipment?. Question is Can India design,

manufacture, secure and export the critical digital infrastructure of the future?

Mission AatmNirbhar Telecom Rashtra — 2030

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Key Initiatives

Security Focus

Addressing risks of imported equipment

Make in India

Promoting Indian manufacturing globally

AI for Good

Supporting ITU's AI initiatives

Resources

Lab directories and manufacturer databases

AI will fundamentally change telecom networks.

& Cybersecurity must move at machine speed,

not human speed.

Aware: Harvest Now, Decrypt Later.

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CMAI Engagements with NDA Government

Hon’ble Shri Narendra Modi

along with Prof. NK Goyal, President CMAI Association of India

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About CMAI Association of India Overview

Premier integrated association for ICT, telecom,

education, and cybersecurity

48,500+ members with 74 international partnerships

Led by Dr. Hamadoun Touré and Prof. NK Goyal

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CMAI's Vision and Mission

Vision

Inclusive growth of mobile, telecom, ICT sectors

Participation of all �stakeholders

Mission

Platform for industry, policy makers, associations

Quality, affordable products and services

International Presence

Global partnerships across continents

Delegations to major tech events like CES

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CMAI's Core Focus Areas

Digital Initiatives

Digital India, Make in India, Skill India, StartUp India

Cybersecurity

Trained 20,000+ in ethical hacking, safe web development, �Policy Advocacy, International Collaborations.

Education

Connects with 100,000+ educational institutes

Government Relations

Member of 180+ government committees

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About Cyber Security Association of India

Multi-stakeholder consortium bringing together government, corporate, academic and defense organizations to improve cyber security nationally and internationally.

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Mission & Establishment

Inaugurated at Vigyan Bhavan by Dr. Malcolm Johnson� of ITU in 2019

Consistent Voice

Represents industry at local, state, national levels

Collaboration Focus

Strategic partnerships with industry associations

Capacity Building

Education and promoting Cyber Security programs

CSAI is working on Cyber Security advocacy since 2004, when �for the first time in India, the Broadband Policy 2004��

initial addresses on “Infrastructure Issues for Cyber Security �& Terrorism” was given by Prof. NK Goyal, President CMAI/CSAI at �“Cyber Security: Threats and Challenges” �held at Vivekanand International Foundation (VIF) on 9 September 2010 �sharing conference /dais with Shri Ajit Doval, the then Director �VIF, Former Director of Intelligence Bureau, etc.

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CSAI

Founded by TEMA, CMAI
The only Cyber security association in India with international MOU partners
Cyber Security Association of India (NCSAI) inaugurated by Dr Malcolm Johnson, Deputy Secretary General, International Telecom Union (ITU) Geneva- UN Body on 15th October, 2019 at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi
Lt Gen Dr Rajesh Pant, the just retired National Cyber Security Coordinator, PMO is Chairman.
Dr Malcolm Johnson, ExDSG is Patron.
Several other legal, cyber experts on Board.
Started B.Tech in Cyber Security 4 years course at a State Government University- the first in world anywhere.
And several other courses in other Universities.

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TEPC

Founded by TEMA, supported by DOT and Ministry of Commerce and Industries to promote and develop export of Telecom Equipment and Services
Initial approval of Commerce Min was as “TEMA EPC” later converted as TEPC
Authorised to issue of RCMC, essential for exports
Organizes Indian Pavilion in trade shows, Sector Specific Telecom/ICT Shows, Buyer-Seller meet in India.
Assist eligible members to get their MAI claims refunded from Govt. of India in respect to participation in exhibitions.
Interface with the Industry and the Govt. to formulate Export-oriented Policies, creation of favorable environment for telecom exports

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Pride- Indian Telecom Manufacturing

Operation Sindoor- Pride of India technology growth
India now pride third country in world for local manufacturer of 2G/3G, 4G, 5G, 6G plans.
Fibre capital of world for entire supply chain, even have mfg. in China and exporting to more than 50 Countries
Manufacture of Optical products-OLT,ONT, wifi products, routers, servers, radio products etc.
Global recognition for Digital Infra, second largest Mobile Phones manufacturer, Apps, UPI, Aadhar Card
Ambitious plans for Chip manufacturing
Govt biggest support of PLI, USOF, TEC, TTDF etc. Trusted Products, BIS Quality Control orders

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Historical background on Domestic Manufacturing

Local mfg from pre independence days-Swraj, Industrial Policy Resolutions, all telecom policies laid emphasis.
Pre liberalisation era- central technology selection, only Indian bidders allowed, Govt operator, Strict testing's and evaluation, PSU as manufacturers and users.
Post liberalisation: Private TSPs not following PMI/PPP MII, TEC standards, by and large object Govt regulations, PMI changed to :PPP MII
Recent era: PLI, Border country is issue as also non issue, TTDF, Strong CDOT, EMS has changed the way we call manufacturing…Now every company in world is Make in India- no licence for EMS, no conditions, no guidelines

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Lessons learnt during Covid Era

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Realization during Covid 19

Realization that India & other Countries are too dependent on China/other Foreign Countries for components across several sectors.
Globalization is farce in critical times. Any Country can stop supplies/give defective anytime for variety of reasons.
Digital Technology enabled us connected and work from Home, though issues of connectivity remains.
National security Issues- Telecom, Internet, CCTV etc.
An ecosystem need to be developed to complete manufacturing rather than just assembly. India should be made a manufacturing destination for global companies and to develop Indian Champions.
For 5,000 years India was Golden bird known globally for its education, steel, spice, cotton-textile, food, culture, medicine, astrology and substantial GDP contribution.

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INTERNATIONAL SCNERIO ON TELECOM MANUFACTURING

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Global experience in general

In developing phase other Countries promoted & established their CHAMPIONS, incentivized, protected, market access. Japan-Sony, Sanyo: Korea-Samsung, LG: USA AT&T, CISCO, Goggle, Qualcomm, Intel etc; China-Huawei, ZTE, Hikvision, Datang etc.
Combined Defence with private market…USA/China examples
Made them GLOBAL COMPANIES and forced them to world market.
India during above phase introduced its market access freely.
India’s difficulty to protect/promote our technology….CDOT Whatsapp/OLTE/..Other Indian Companies wireless tech, chip, IP network,
TCS, Sterlite, HFCL,CDOT known globally
NEED TO PROMOTE & ESTABLISH SOME CHAMPION IN TELECOM SERVICES & EQUIPMENTS

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USA POLICY on Economy

Acros the Globe Countries including developing world look to emulate the success of the US economy
Debate-Power of market driven mechanisms v/s state drive mechanisms
It preaches small state, free market doctrine BUT has been directing large public investment programs in Technology and innovations that underline it’s past and current economic success.
To emulate US- do as the US actually did, not as it say’s it did more State not less.
Learn how to organize direct and evaluate State investments so that they can be strategic, flexible and mission oriented.
The important thing for Govt is not to do things which individuals are doing already and to do them a little better or a little worse but to do those things which at present are not done at all.
Creating markets not only fixing them.

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US IN TELECOM & ICT

From the internet to Biotech and even shale gas, the US State has been the key driver of innovation led growth willing to invest in the most uncertain phase of the innovation cycle and let business hop on for the easier ride down the way.
Silicon valley- the State has historically served wealth creation process key actor in it and often a more daring one, willing to take the risks that business won’t.
Every technology that makes the iphone smart and not stupid, owes it’s funding to both basic and applied research funded by the State.
All the technological revolutions in the past from the internet to today’s Green tech revolution required a massive push by the State.
US funded many of the innovations behind the information technology revolution
STOPPED GSMA for several years to protect Qualcomm CDMA
US Successfully lobbied China for CDMA( a 2G technology) in 1999 to favour Qualcomm

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US iPhone Example

The iphone depends on the internet, which started as ARPANET- funded in the 1960’s by the Defence Advanced Research Project Agency ( DARPA), a part of the defence department
Global positioning system (GPS) began as a 1970’s US military program called NAVSTAR.
The iphones touch screen technology was created by the company fingerworks- founded by Prof at the Publicaly funded University of Delaware and received grants from the National Science Foundation and the CIA
SIRI the iphone’s voice technology, has it’s lineage to the US Govt. It is a spinoff of a DARPA Artificial Intelligence Project.
DARPA Deptt. Of Defence initiated Technology Reinvestment Program(TRP) with 800Mn$ & targeted dual use technologies-military and commercially viable.

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US Pharma example

Most promising new drugs trace their origins to research done by the tax payer funded National Institute of Health. (Budget-30 Bn USD)
Pvt pharma companies focused on D rather than R part of R&D
US Govt. heavily invested in the technologies that unleashed it ( SHELLENBERGER, NORDHAUS, TREMBATH and JENKINS, 2012)
When in 1976 MorganTown Energy research Centre ( Owned and operated by US Department of Energy and the Bureau of Mines) launched the Eastern Gas Sales Project which demonstrated how Natural gas could be recovered from Shale formations, The Federal Government opened the Gas research Institute, funded through a tax on Natural Gas Production and spent billions of dollars on Research in to Shale Gas.
In this same period the SANDIA National Laboratories also part of the US Department of Energy developed the 3D Geologic mapping technology used for fracking operations.

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US Green Energy Example

Green Companies Tesla Motors, Solar City and Space X all led by Entrepreneur Elon Musk benefitted from $ 4.9 billion in local, State and Federal Government Support.
The State also forges demand creates the market for their products by Granting Tax credits and Rebate to consumers for Solar Panels and Electric Vehicles and by contracting $ 5.5 billio worth of procurement contracts with Space X and $ 5.5 billion for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the US Airforce.
The Tesla motors also benefitted for a Massive publicly funded guaranteed loan of $ 465 Mn.
Tesla Solar City and Space X have also benefited from Direct investments in Radicle technologies by US department of Energy in the case of battery technologies and Solar Panels and by NASA in case of Rocket Technologies.

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China example

Selling price is a political price rather than product price
STOPPED 3G,4G and promoted own technology
Incentives & regulations/control through States, which are outside WTO( China acceded to WTO in December, 2001), Not following WTO intentionally to support domestic companies.
Exercising variety of formal and informal methods to balance market liberalizations with its authority to promote sectoral development. State bullied to form JV with State owned telecom equipment manufacturers.
1993 Ministry Guidelines requires 60 to 70% of local content.
Networking & Mobile equp. import need type appropval( Not needed for domestic)
Ruthless deployment of own technology even without price, trials
Retained monopoly over internet and network deployment
Making procurement for outsiders difficult by Chinese laws, registrations etc.

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China continued

Directive on strengthening Regulations in the management of Telecommunication sector, 1993- explicitly stated that foreigners could neither invest in nor participate in the operations of telecom services.( Still in force- all operators are Govt or State controlled)
Catalogue for guidance of Foreign Investment Industries 1995 reiterated the FDI Ban
China Telecom Regulations legalized two main type of telecom services- basic and VAS. The Basic includes fixed line and mobile. Broadband Network Operation is redefined not basic service but VAS.
China Telecom Regulations & Arrangements for approval of Network Access of Telecom Equipment 1998- enhances State Control of technology in equipment sector. Needs equipment makers to obtain network access permits for imports
Investment incentive for domestic includes discounts on sales tax, city maintenance, construction, consumption & resources, subsidies for education, community development

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China continued

Huawei founded in 1988 by Ren Zhengfei, former Director of PLA responsible for telecom research. The PLA General Staff Deptt Information Engineering Academy funded Huawei. Rest is history
1993 China Academy of Telecommunications Technology (CATT) started promoting TDMA, with funding from “863 Program” of Ministry of Science & Technology. Later TD-SCDMA in 1998 adopted by ITU as international 3G Standard.

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Japan experience

NTT, the operator, developed strong cooperative relationship with domestic companies, provided stable market and worked closely in designing, manufacturing & testing of equipment's.
Ministry of Post & Telecommunications (MPT) created Japan specific classification of services, tight control the terms of competition, used administrative guidance to regulate ethe business scope and prices and organize mergers and assemble consortia of firms.
Developed own standards virtually only in Japan- PHS
More focused on internal market as a choice.
OUTSIDE JAPAN STRONGEST GOVERNMENT LOBBIES MORE THAN USA FOR JAPANESE COMPANIES. For ex. Submarine cables in India ONLY NEC- single bid for last several years

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South Korea experience

Micromanaged competition between market players in telecommunications
Nurtured development of telecom equpt through investment in R&D and infrastructural development.
STOPPED GSMA for several years to promote local CDMA Manufacturers.
Ministry of Communications (MOC) declared a formidable institutional structure and approved incentives for Chacbol ( large business conglomerates) such as Goldstar, Samsung to design and produce electronic switching systems. Allotted 3% of Korea Telecom Authority( KTA) revenue to R&D, guaranteed future markets through massive procurement budget and Govt research centers (ETRI), coordinated R&D and technology collaborations.

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INDIAN DOMETIC MANUFACTURING

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Kudos-Domestic Telecom Mfg

Govt focus and commitment
Bharat 6G Mission and Bharat 6G Alliance launched.
India’s first entry into global standards by 5G i
PPP MII, PLI - Value addition is not a criteria in PLI.
India almost fiber capital of world- cable, fiber, prefoam and silica- Unique in laying cemented cables beneath sea
First Country outside Europe, China to make Digital wireless equipment's 2-3-4G, 5G
Complete first outside Europe- BSNL 4G, 5G make in India
World’s largest OFC project- BharatNet
First Country for making Border Country rules, positive trusted products policy
5G test Lab at IIT Chennai
CDOT, ITI, TCIL emerging world class centers.

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Domestic Telecom Mfg in Brief..cont

Needing attention

PPP MII now applied to BSNL. Needs to be applied for private operators also and to follow TC GER, provisioned in Licenses.
Need for Specialized funds for telecom infrastructure comparable to foreign lending. In India the Institutions lends to user, in foreign lender gives to equipment supplier.
Cheaper to import through FTA than manufacture in India in many cases-Need to implement effective measures.
Issues connected to Data collection for production
Request Support TEMA TEPC CMAI ITUAPT centralized website for domestic manufacturers https://www.indiantelecomdirectory.com

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Needed clarity on Manufacturing V/s Assembly

TEMA requests a clarity on definition of manufacturing v/s assembly and technology owned by India/others, design based manufacturing
Manufacturing can be of two types:

Using own India grown technology and setting up manufacturing facilities, land, building, machineries etc.
Using foreign technology and setting u manufacturing facilities.

Assembly is simple importing components in SKD/CKD form and assembling without any local procurement. In some cases may be very minimal. Assembly can also be of two types:

Getting assembly done by a third party called EMS, who invest in land, building, machineries. The assembler does not invest single penny in infra. He pays quote nominal for assembly ( like a job work). He can stop giving work anytime. No technology absorption in India. Yet he claims Make in India. One EMS assembles goods for several companies.

EMS are 100% foreign owned as also some domestic owned.

Setting up a assembly plant and invest in infrastructure.

The real benefit comes from manufacturing and not assembly. TEMA REQUESTS CLARIFTY AND INCNTIVISE FOR MANUFACTURING, DESIGN BASED MANUFACTURING.
INDIAN MANUFACTURING DIFFERENT FROM DOMESTIC MANUFACGURING.

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TEMA/CMAI SUPPORTING ASSOCIATIONS

TEMA/CMAI MEDIA PARTNERS

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