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TRAI releases recommendations on ‘Introduction of Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) Service in Indian Telecommunication Network’
Mumbai: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released recommendations on ‘Introduction of Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) Service in Indian Telecommunication Network’. Department of Telecommunications (DoT), through a letter dated 21 March 2022 requested TRAI to submit its recommendations under Section 11(1) (a) of TRAT Act, 1997 (as amended) on introducing the Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) facility in Indian Telecommunications Network.
In this regard, TRAI issued a Consultation Paper on ‘Introduction of Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) in Telecommunication Networks’ on 29 November 2022, for soliciting comments and counter comments of stakeholders. In response, 40 stakeholders submitted their comments, and five stakeholders furnished their counter comments. An Open House Discussion on the consultation paper was held on 9 March 2023, through virtual mode.
Based on the comments and inputs received from stakeholders and on its own analysis, TRAI has finalised its Recommendations on ‘Introduction of Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) Service in Indian Telecommunication Network’. The salient features of the Recommendations are as follows:
a. Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) Supplementary Service should be introduced in the Indian telecommunication network.
b. Calling Line Identification (CLI) should be redefined as identity of the calling/originating subscriber in terms of telephone number assigned as per E.164 of 1TU Recommendation/IP Address and the Calling name (CNAM) or any other identification as may be prescribed by the Licensor from time to time.
c. All access service providers should provide Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) supplementary service to their telephone subscribers upon their request.
d. The name identity information provided by the telephone subscriber in the Customer Application Form (CAF) should be used for the purpose of CNAP.
e. A technical model for implementation of CNAP in Indian telecommunication network has been outlined.
f. After acceptance of the recommendations, the Government should issue appropriate instructions for making CNAP feature available in all devices sold in India after a suitable cut-off date.
g. The subscriber entities holding bulk connections and business connections should be given the facility of presenting their ‘preferred name’ in place of the name appearing in the Customer Application Form (CAF).
h. The ‘preferred name’ could be the ‘trademark name’ registered with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, or the ‘trade name’ registered with the GST Council, or any other such unique name duly registered with the Government, provided that the subscriber entity is able to present the necessary documents to prove the ownership of such name.
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.
