Lt Gen Dr SP Kochhar

Lt Gen Dr SP Kochhar is a decorated military veteran who retired as the Indian Army’s Signal Officer-in-Chief, leading its ICT operations. A respected telecom sector leader, he later became the first CEO of the Telecom Sector Skill Council and now serves as Director General of the Cellular Operators Association of India.

Policy

Security and competition: Balancing the Telecom Act 2023

The Telecom Act 2023 modernises India’s digital framework but raises concerns over security powers, licensing shifts, OTT exclusion, spectrum rules, and long-term industry stability.

By Lt Gen Dr SP Kochhar