National Communications Academy

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has established the National Communications Academy by merging three of its training institutes.

GS-2 (Governance)

The National Communications Academy (NCA) is formed by merging the National Telecommunications Institute for Policy Research, Innovation and Training (NTIPRIT), the National Institute of Communication Finance (NICF), and the Wireless Monitoring Training & Development Centre (WMTDC).
The merger is effective immediately.

NCA will operate as a single administrative entity, handling all purposes including budgeting and transfers.
The academy will function across three campuses: one in Ghaziabad and two in Ghitorni.

The Secretary (T) will serve as the ex-officio Chairperson of the NCA, with the Additional Secretary (T) acting as the Vice-Chairperson.
The heads of the three merged units will report to the Chairperson.
The Chairperson is empowered to make decisions on budget allocations, training plans, curriculum, guest faculty engagements, transfers and postings of faculty and officers, asset management, and delegation of powers to unit heads for operational purposes.
The Governing Council (GC) will handle strategic, policy, budgetary, and other significant matters related to the NCA’s operations and development within the telecom sector.

Enhanced Efficiency:
- The consolidation aims to improve integration and efficiency in training and resource management within the communications sector.
- It streamlines operations and eliminates redundancy across the previously separate institutes.
Comprehensive Skill Development:
- By addressing various aspects of the communications field, the NCA provides a holistic approach to skill-building.
- This initiative supports better training programs, benefitting both the industry and the workforce.
Strategic Growth:
- The NCA is positioned to adapt to the evolving telecom sector, ensuring that training and policy development keep pace with technological and industry advancements.
- It fosters closer collaboration between academia, industry, and government sectors, enhancing overall sector growth and innovation.

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