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Indian telcos may soon be able to build small towers without obtaining permission
Mumbai : Indian telecom companies may soon be able to install tiny towers without obtaining government approval.
According to a news report , there may not be a need for approval for the installation of BTS up to 600W.
The government may soon release new regulations that would make this possible.
The telecoms would be permitted to build small towers on street lights, traffic lights, or other light infrastructure after the guidelines are made public.
The telecom providers would just need to self-certify the placement of minor towers in this situation.
Obtaining government approval is typically required because telecom infrastructure may generate electromagnetic radiation that could be detrimental to residents.
However, in the near future, the telcos might not be required to request authorisation from the government for tiny towers and BTS of up to 600W.
The telecom regulatory authority in India, as well as the telecom department, has flagged the issue of poor customer experience to the carriers since the time they started rolling out 5G across the nation.
This new regulation aims to address the call drop problem that Indian consumers have been experiencing since 5G service began to spread across the country.
Although 5G is quick and revolutionary, it has recently begun affecting users’ experiences because the infrastructure needed to support the network technology is insufficient.
While getting 5G everywhere is a top priority for telcos, they also need to make sure that current users aren’t subjected to subpar network performance. To ensure that the nation’s telecom infrastructure might be densified, the telecom providers must deploy street furniture.
The government’s action should be able to address the issue of call drops, which has been brought up by numerous users throughout India.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
