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DoT honours telecom innovators at Excellence Awards
Scindia honours innovators for advancing telecom technology and strengthening India’s digital ecosystem
New Delhi: India’s telecom innovators had their moment to ring loud and clear as the government recognised two home-grown companies for pushing the boundaries of communications technology.
Union minister for communications and development of north eastern region Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Wednesday presented the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Telecom Excellence Awards 2025 to Amantya Technologies Pvt. Ltd. and Finaara for their outstanding contributions to telecom technology.
The ceremony was attended by union minister of state for communications and rural development Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Amit Agrawal, secretary at the Department of Telecommunications, along with senior government officials and industry representatives.
Congratulating the winners, Ministry of Communications union minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia praised the awardees for their contribution to strengthening India’s telecom ecosystem through innovation and technology.
Instituted by the Department of Telecommunications under the Ministry of Communications, the annual awards recognise outstanding contributions across telecom innovation, telecom skilling, manufacturing, services and applications. They also honour solutions that use telecommunications to improve sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, education and commerce.
The awards are intended to encourage innovation while nurturing India’s telecom skills ecosystem by recognising individuals and organisations that develop impactful technologies and services.
The selection process is open to nominations from Indian citizens and institutions registered in the country through the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal, which is administered by the Director General, Awards under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
As India continues to invest in next-generation technologies, including 5G, 6G and indigenous telecom solutions, the awards serve as a reminder that innovation is not just about building better networks, but also about recognising the people and companies helping shape the country’s digital future.
