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TRAI devices simplified online form to gain info on LCOs & linked MSOs
NEW DELHI: With the deadline for Phase III of digital addressable system (DAS) virtually at the doorstep, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has created a Google form to gain first-hand information about every local cable operator (LCO) in the country.
According to information available with Indiantelevision.com there are more than 60,000 LCOs in the country and no authority at present has the complete information about each of them.
According to TRAI, the aim was part of its function to regulate the telecom and broadcasting services; lay-down the standards of quality of service to be provided by service providers and ensure level playing field amongst the service providers and nurture the condition for the growth of the sector.
The regulator said it had been taking up several activities to protect the interest of cable operators, address their grievances and educate them about their rights and obligations.
However it required data to keep the LCOs updated about the policies and regulation made by TRAI, data related to the LCOs such as name, address, e-mail, mobile number and city of operation etc.
The online information gathering mechanism through a single Google form will help the regulator get all the information about the LCOs, which will be stored by TRAI in its database.
The form, which is easy to fill, has only sought the full contact details of the LCO, whether he gets his signals from the broadcaster or multi system operators, and the names of the MSOs he is attached to.
The link to the form is
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1dWCwSlNEkcAqFbQhep9T7OmOhfHZSNN5UMFGr2a1wyc/viewform?usp=send_form or http://goo.gl/forms/q34NG1AHHf
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.
