The Indian Telecom Equipment Manufacturers Association (TEMA) in a communication to the Honorable Prime Minister, Government of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh asked for a level playing field for the home grown telecom equipment manufactures.

According to the communication sent to the Prime Minister Office today, while appreciating the UPA Government’s resolve to support the Indian telecom equipment manufactures in terms of rightful share in the Indian telecom network business, the TEMA communication highlighted the lack of implementation strategy on part of the UPA Government.

“We are not asking anything out of context from the Hon’able Prime Minister or which is outside the National Telecom Policies of 1994 or 1999 or the recommendations made in the draft Policy 2011. We are seeking his & UPA Government’s honest support in reaching the mile stones mentioned in these policy papers & also the statements made by the Honorable Prime Minister at various times by adopting transparent and logical methodology which does not negate the Indian Telecom Story in any way,”  said Ashok K. Aggarwal, Honorary Director General, Telecom Equipment Manufacturers Association.

In its communication to the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, besides creating a level playing field for the Indian Telecom Manufacturers, TEMA has suggested the adoption of the following six points which would create further impetus to the Indian telecom Story.