India Wins GSMA Government Leadership Award 2023

GSMA Government Leadership Award: it is given by GSM Association (GSMA) for implementing best practices in telecom policy and regulation. GSMA Government Leadership Award 2023 is also important for UPSC Prelims Exam 2023 and UPSC Mains Exam (GS Paper 2- Various government policies and programs for various development of different sectors of the country).

GSMA Government Leadership Award in News

Recently, the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi’s visionary leadership gets global recognition. GSM Association (GSMA) has conferred Government Leadership Award 2023 to India for implementing best practices in telecom policy and regulation. India was declared winner in the ceremony held at Mobile World Congress Barcelona on 27 Feb, 2023.

GSMA Government Leadership Award 2023 for India

GSMA Awards represent global recognition of the telecom reforms carried out by India. GSMA Awards represent global recognition of the telecom reforms carried out by India. Following initiatives have been taken by India for improving telecom sector and infrastructure in the country-

• In India, RoW permissions which used to take more than 230 days, now get approval within 8 days.

• More than 85% mobile tower clearances are now instantaneous.
• With nearly 1 Lakh sites in 387 districts, India’s 5G roll-out is one of the fastest in the world.
• Indian telecom sector has emerged as a sunrise sector and the whole world has taken note of this rise.
• In India, several initiatives were carried out such as licensing reforms, creation of PM Gati Shakti Sanchar Portal, streamlining Right of Way (RoW), spectrum reforms, satellite reforms etc.

What is GSMA Government Leadership Award?

GSMA represents more than 750 mobile operators and 400 companies in the telecom ecosystem, recognizes one country every year. The Indian government has received the 2023 ‘Government Leadership Award’ at the GSMA’s Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023 event in Barcelona, Spain.

• GSMA’s ‘Government Leadership Award’ recognises world-class leadership in the establishment of sound regulatory policies for mobile connectivity.

What is Mobile World Congress (MWC)?

Mobile World Congress (MWC) is an annual trade show and conference for the mobile telecommunications industry. The Mobile World Congress (MWC) event attracts representatives from mobile operators, device manufacturers, technology providers, and other players in the mobile industry. Exhibitors showcase their latest mobile devices, network infrastructure, software, and services. The MWC conference features keynote speeches, panel discussions, and educational sessions covering topics such as-

• 5G,
• Artificial intelligence,
• Internet of Things (IoT), and
• Mobile security.

Daily Current Affairs FAQs

1. What is GSM Association (GSMA)?

Ans. GSMA represents more than 750 mobile operators and 400 companies in the telecom ecosystem, recognizes one country every year.

2. Which Country won the GSMA Government Leadership Award 2023?

Ans. GSM Association (GSMA) has conferred Government Leadership Award 2023 to India for implementing best practices in telecom policy and regulation.

3. What is Mobile World Congress (MWC)?

Ans. Mobile World Congress (MWC) is an annual trade show and conference for the mobile telecommunications industry.

4. Where is Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023 being organized?

Ans. The GSMA’s Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023 event is being organized in Barcelona, Spain.

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