The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has

always endeavoured to encourage greater

competition in the telecom sector together with

better quality and affordable prices in order to meet

the objectives of New Telecom Policy, 1999. Vide a

Government; Broadcasting and Cable Services also

have been brought within the definition of

‘telecommunication service’ in terms of section 2(k)

of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act,

1997 as amended by the TRAI (Amendment) Act,

2000. A number of policy initiatives were taken in

2007-2008 to transform the telecom sector

including the broadcasting and cable services to

extend the scope, availability and reach of these

services in India.

TRAI’s mission is to create and nurture conditions for

the growth of telecommunications including

broadcasting and cable services in the country in a

manner and at a pace which will enable India to play

a leading role in the emerging global information

society.

The goals and objectives of TRAI are focused towards

providing a regulatory regime that facilitates

achievement of the objectives of the New Telecom

Policy (NTP) 1999. As shown by the various initiatives

mentioned later in this Report, the goals and

objectives of TRAI are as follows:

telecommunications in the country at

Making available telecommunication services

Providing a fair and transparent policy

Establishing an interconnection regime that

Re-balancing tariffs so that the objectives of

Protecting the interest of consumers and

Monitoring the quality of service provided by

Providing a mechanism for funding of net cost

Preparing the grounds for smooth transition to

Promoting the growth of coverage of radio in

Increasing consumer choice in reception of TV