Telecom and power sector to work together: Government

New Delhi, Jan 6 (UNI) The Department of Telecom (DOT) would soon explore possibilities of setting up a working group that woud help undertake synergies between the telecom and power sector.

Minister of State for Communications and IT Shakeel Ahamad said the synergy between power and telecom is a continuous process and there is a need to work in closer coordination.

For this, he said DOT would explore the possibilities of setting up of a working group comprising representatives from TEMA, Industry and concerned government departments.

Dr Ahmad urged the TEMA members to bring out a comprehensive compendium of information relating to both these sectors so as to use it fruitfully for the growth in these sectors.

Dr Ahmad said power is a pre-requisite for telecom as it is required for telephone exchanges, providing landline telephones, or the cell phone or even the WLL.

The development of technology in these sectors should reach the last person of the society, Dr Ahmad said while addressing the workshop on ''Telecom and Power Convergence'' organised by the Telecom Equipments Manufacturers Association (TEMA) and the Power Ministry here.

Convergence of power and telecom infrastructure is viewed, throughout the world, as a viable alternative to address rapid expansion and better reach, he added.

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