In Short:
The Department of Telecommunications in India has merged three training institutes into one called the National Communications Academy. The academy will be headed by the DoT secretary and focus on training, resource optimization, and skill-building in the communications sector. The academy will have three campuses and operate as a single unit. The Chairperson will have control over budget allocations, training plans, curriculum, and more.
Department of Telecommunications Institutes Merged into National Communications Academy
The Department of Telecommunications’ (DoT) three training institutes, NTIPRIT, NICF, and WMTDC, have been merged into a single administrative entity called the National Communications Academy.
New Leadership
The DoT secretary will lead the National Communications Academy as the ex-officio Chairperson, with the additional telecom secretary serving as the Vice-Chairperson. The governing council will include four members representing Finance, Services, Technology, and Wireless.
Mission and Function
The merger was approved by the Minister of Communications to create better integration and efficiency in training, resource utilization, and skill-building. The National Communications Academy will operate as a single unit with campuses in Ghaziabad and Ghitorni.
Key Responsibilities
The Chairperson of the National Communications Academy will have control over budget allocations, training plans, curriculum, faculty engagement, transfers, and operational decisions.
