Broadband India Forum (BIF) has hailed the Union Cabinet’s decision to enable private 5G networks as a forward-looking step, and a harbinger of the digital transformation which is critical for digital India. According to BIF the move will lead to better efficiencies, productivity and output for the enterprises, accelerate digitisation, boost capabilities, propel indigenous manufacturing and eventually garner greater economic gains for the country.
BIF further asserts that with the aspiration to become a global manufacturing and supply chain hub, and building resilience and self-sufficiency in manufacturing to achieve ‘Atmanirbharta’, private 5G would be crucial for the enterprises to augment efficiencies, enhance productivity and march towards Industry 4.0. Due to the digitalisation of all sectors made possible through private 5G networks for enterprises, India can make massive gains in gross domestic production (GDP) and in the quality of living for the common man. As per BIF, more private networks would also lead to more employment opportunities and business, and in turn, translate into greater economic output and benefits. Moreover, private networks is expected to provide an additional source of revenue for the government, through the license fees and administrative costs paid for the spectrum allocated to them.
Commenting on the development, TV Ramachandran, president, said, “The decision of the Union Cabinet, led by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India underlines the government’s progressive vision and an extremely forward-looking approach towards use and advancement of technology to fulfil India’s digital ambitions. As we look to cement India’s position as a global hub for manufacturing, supply chain and research and development (R&D), as well as one of the leading digital economies across the world, the advancement of enterprises through dedicated captive private 5G networks will help gain efficiencies in all vital industry verticals, thereby helping leverage our geo-political advantage towards attainment of our national missions of Atmanirbhar Bharat and digital India.”
