DoT’s NTIPRIT, NICF and WMTDC merged into single entity named ‘National Communications Academy

Current Context: On July 16, 2024, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in India announced the merger of three entities:

• National Telecommunication Institute for Policy Research, Innovation, and Training (NTIPRIT)
• National Institute for Communication Finance (NICF)
• Wireless Monitoring Training and Development Centre (WMTDC)
• These three entities have been consolidated into a single entity called the ‘National Communications Academy.’
• The newly formed academy will be headed by the Secretary (Telecommunications).
• The primary objective of this merger is to streamline operations and enhance the efficiency of communication training and policy research in India.

Question:

1 What is the name of the newly formed entity from the merger of NTIPRIT, NICF, and WMTDC?

• A) National Communication Research Institute
• B) National Telecommunication Centre
• C) National Communications Academy
• D) National Institute of Communication Excellence

Answer: C) These three entities have been consolidated into a single entity called the ‘National Communications Academy.’