India has unveiled the draft National Telecom Policy 2025 (NTP-25), on July 23, 2025, outlining a strategic vision to position the country as a global leader in telecom technology by 2030. The proposed goals include universal 4G coverage, 90 per cent population coverage with 5G, fixed broadband access in 100 million homes and the creation of 1 million new jobs in the telecom sector.
Currently open for public consultation, the draft policy proposes an aggressive roadmap centred on infrastructure growth, deeper localisation of telecom manufacturing, large-scale skilling and reskilling of the workforce, and environmentally sustainable practices. An additional 1 million workers are expected to be reskilled to align with digital economy needs.
Building upon the foundation laid by the National Digital Communications Policy 2018, NTP-25 aims to address the opportunities and challenges posed by advanced technologies, including 5G, 6G, artificial intelligence (AI), internet of things (IoT), satellite connectivity, quantum communications and blockchain.