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5G in all districts by 2022 should be the objective of NDCP 2018, recommends IoT paneledit
According to the recommendations of the Internet of things (IoT) panel of the Institute of Engineering and technology (IET), the National Digital Communications Plan (NDCP), 2018 should aim to introduce 5G in all districts of India by 2022. The members of the panel reviewed the NDCP keeping in mind six aspects, namely Infrastructure, Innovation, Safety and Security, Standards, Support Requirements, and Regulation.
NDCP 2018The IET IoT PanelIET Panel Submitted Its Opinion for Seamless Implementation of 5G Networkedit
The Internet of Things Panel of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (The IET) shared their opinion on the draft National Digital Communication Policy (NDCP) 2018. The Position Statement shared lays out the recommendations of the panel members to the Department of Telecom. The document was presented to Shri N Sivasailam, Special Secretary, DoT in New Delhi earlier this month.
NDCP 2018The IET IoT PanelIET IoT panel recomdended rollout of 5G in all districts of the country by 2022edit
The Internet of Things panel of the Institution of Engineering and Technology recommended that the new NDCP 2018 should have a strategic goal of 5G rollout in all districts of the country by 2022. It was part of one of the recommendations that were submitted to to N. Sivasailam, Special Secretary, DoT in New Delhi earlier this month.
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Institute of Engineers holds lecture to commemorate Rajendra Nath Mookerjeeedit
The Institution of Engineers (India), West Bengal, organised a commemorative lecture on the 165th birthday of pioneering Bengali industrialist Sir Rajendra Nath Mookerjee. Dr Arup Roy Choudhury, Chief Commissioner, Right to Public Service Commission, West Bengal, delivered the lecture on ‘Engineers are the flag-bearers of corporate ethics and culture’ at Sir RN Mookerjee Hall. Choudhury also released his book ‘Riding Two Tigers’ on the occasion.
The Institution of Engineers (India)Week after Wadala wall collapse: IEI, PEATA to seek registration of geotechnical engineersedit
A week after a portion of Lloyd’s Estate residential towers’ compound wall collapsed into an adjoining pit in Wadala, the Institution of Engineers (IEI), Maharashtra, and the Practising Engineers, Architects and Town Planners Association (PEATA), have decided to press the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to register geotechnical engineers. IEI and PEATA will hold a meeting on July 3 in this regard.
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ROBOTICS – THE GLOBAL PHENOMENON THAT IT IS NOWedit
The rise of robotics has been phenomenal in most disciplines. From building robotic arms for medical procedures to running autonomous self-driving vehicles, robotics is empowering all technological sectors.
Robotics9 OUT OF 10 INDUSTRIES TO IMPLEMENT ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION BY 2020edit
As companies seek to improve customer experience and streamline their business operations, their dependability on automation would soon become a reality. A recent report from the global technology research and advisory firm Information Services Group (ISG) has revealed that 92% of the companies in Europe are aiming to adopt robotic process automation (RPA) by 2020 to increase operational efficiencies and improved outcomes.
RoboticsIs it time for SMEs to engage with Artificial Intelligence?edit
While big companies have long started employing new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to optimise their business processes, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are still standing on the edge trying to decipher if the new technology holds any answers for them.
Artificial IntelligenceHere Are Free AI Learning Resources For Beginnersedit
Given how artificial intelligence is a buzzing topic, it has sparked a slew of beginner-friendly introductory resources that clear the general concepts from this very broad topic.
Artificial IntelligenceCIOs looking at increasing spends on cyber security: EYedit
A survey conducted by EY found 42 per cent respondents saying they are “willing to invest more than 10 per cent of their annual IT budget on cyber security”.
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Transport Ministry May Soon Include Charging Stations Under Corporate Social Responsibilityedit
A committee formed by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has said that expenses incurred by manufacturers of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations should be considered under corporate social responsibility (CSR), reports Mint.
EV Charging50 electric vehicle charging stations to come up across Andhra Pradeshedit
The Energy department, which is preparing a concrete plan of action to promote the usage of electric vehicles (EVs) in the State, is all set to open 50 EV charging stations in various cities shortly.
EV ChargingIndia doesn’t need Tesla for EV push as Indian carmakers drive in change towards electric carsedit
Electric cars in India: Here’s why Indian carmakers will lead the change towards electric mobility and India is not dependent on Elon Musk’s Tesla to drive in the huge shift towards electric cars.
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Indian education: Marks define the outcomes, not skillsedit
Here 11% of the children finishing school joins a college whereas in the US, this figure amounts to a whopping 83%. Indian education system is one of the largest in the world with 1.4 million schools, 36000 higher educational institutes and 227 million students. There are 789 universities, 37,204 colleges and 11,443 stand-alone institutions in India- UGC.
Higher EducationCentre to scrap UGC: Academicians slam move, say it will increase govt interference in higher educationedit
The Centre’s decision to scrap the University Grants Commission (UGC) and bring in a new regulatory body in the higher education sector has not gone down well with academicians, who have questioned the move saying politicians should not be involved in academic matters.
Higher EducationIndia Inks 3 MoUs with Australia to strengthen educationedit
India And Australia signed 3 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen education, training and research relationship between the two countries. The Ministers agreed and laid stress on the importance of education and skills training as a critical mechanism to address the challenges of economic growth.
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India will be at centre of ‘sunshine countries’ of ISA: Suresh Prabhuedit
Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu today said India will be at the centre of the ‘sunshine countries’ of International Solar Alliance (ISA) after achieving its target of having 170 GW of clean energy by 2022.
Solar EnergyIndia to auction 40 GW renewables every year till 2028edit
India will auction 40 GW of renewable energy projects comprising 30 GW solar and 10 GW wind every year for the next 10 years till 2028, indicating huge potential for domestic manufacturers and developers, a senior official said today.
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