Government of India
Ministry of Communications & Information Technology
Department of Telecommunications
(Wireless Planning and Coordination Wing)
909,Sanchar Bhavan, 20 Ashoka Road
NEW DELHI - 110001
No. J-16018/1/2003-WF
Dated: 22.08.2003
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
SUB: Projection of Spectrum Requirements for Review of NFAP-2002.
The Standing Advisory Committee on Radio Frequency Allocation (SACFA) held a
special meeting on 19TH August 2003, under the chairmanship of Secretary, Department of
Telecommunications and Chairman, Telecom Commission to address issues related to review
of National Frequency Allocation Plan-2002 (NFAP-2002) among others. In pursuance of New
Telecom Policy, 1999, the NFAP-2002 was evolved and made effective from 1 January 2002,
which formed the basis for development, manufacturing and spectrum utilization in the country.
2.
With the proliferation of various new technologies and liberalization of telecom sector
including broadcasting, information technology and space services and the convergence of
technologies, the review of NFAP-2002 is essential for optimum and efficient utilization of this
scarce resource of RF spectrum with a view to introduce new technologies while protecting
existing operations.
3.
The special meeting decided to establish NFAP-2000 Review Committee under the
chairmanship of Shri P. K.Garg, Wireless Adviser to the Government of India, comprising of
representatives from government and private sectors and TRAI.
4.
You are requested to send your specific proposals, if any, for review and modifications of
NFAP-2002 with full justification including reasons and sharing scenarios within the overall
frame work of international Radio Regulations to the undersigned latest by 22 September 2003.
(ASHOK KUMAR)
JOINT WIRELESS ADVISER &
SECRETARY, SACFA
TEL.Nos:23036893 /23372183
To,
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
All Members of SACFA.
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research.
Directorate General of Shipping.
Chairman, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India.
Broadcasting Engineering Consultants India Limited.
Associated Chambers of Commerce.
Confederation of Indian Industries.
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industries.
Telecom Industries & Services Association.
Telecom Equipment Manufacturers Association.
Core Group of Telecom Industries Association.
Association of Basic Telecom Operators.
Mobile Trunk Radio Operators Association.
Cellular Operators Association of India.
VSAT Service Providers Association of India.
Indian Paging Services Association of India.
ASC Enterprises
Government of India
Ministry of Communications & Information Technology
Department of Telecommunications
(Wireless Planning and Coordination Wing)
909, Sanchar Bhavan, 20 Ashoka Road
NEW DELHI - 110001
No. J-16018/1/2003-WF
Dated 22.08.2003
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
SUB: Nomination for NFAP-2002 Review Committee.
The Standing Advisory Committee on Radio Frequency Allocation (SACFA) held a
special meeting on 19th August 2003 under the chairmanship of Secretary, Department of
Telecommunications and Chairman, Telecom Commission to address issues related to review
of National Frequency Allocation Plan-2000 (NFAP-2000) among others. In pursuance of New
Telecom Policy, 1999, the NFAP-2002 was evolved and made effective from 1 January 2002,
which formed the basis for development, manufacturing and spectrum utilization in the country.
2.
With the proliferation of new technologies such as 3-G mobile services, further
liberalization of telecom sector including broadcasting, information technology and space
services and the convergence of technologies, need has been felt for review of NFAP-2000 for
optimum and efficient utilization of this scarce resource of spectrum with a view to introduce
new technologies as well as to protect the existing operations.
3. Accordingly, the special meeting decided to establish NFAP-2002 Review Committee under
the chairmanship of Shri P. K.Garg, Wireless Adviser to the Government of India, comprising of
representatives from government and private sectors and TRAI.
4.
In case your organization is interested to participate in the work of the review of NFAP2002, you may kindly intimate nominations from your departments/organizations to the
undersigned by 22nd September 2003.
(ASHOK KUMAR)
JOINT WIRELESS ADVISER &
SECRETARY, SACFA
TEL.Nos:23036893/23372183
To,
1. All Members of SACFA.
2. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research.
3. Directorate General of Shipping.
4. Chairman, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India.
5. Broadcasting Engineering Consultants India Limited.
6. Associated Chambers of Commerce.
7. Confederation of Indian Industries.
8. Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industries.
9. Telecom Industries &Services Association.
10.Telecom Equipment Manufacturers Association.
11.Core Group of Telecom Industries Association.
12. Association of Basic Telecom Operators.
13. Mobile Trunk Radio Operators Association.
14. Cellular Operators Association of India.
15. VSAT Service Providers Association of India.
16. Indian Paging Services Association of India.
17. ASC Enterprises.