The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) of the Ministry of Communications announced on 14 October 2026 that it celebrated World Standards Day to highlight India's role in global telecommunication standardization. The TEC develops national standards for equipment, services, and networks to ensure network security, quality of service, and interoperability. The release does not say when these activities take effect, as they are ongoing functions of the body. These standards benefit consumers and the digital ecosystem by aligning India with global benchmarks.
Key points
- TEC has released 596 standards across various technology domains
- 82 Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) have been designated to date
- More than 5,400 certificates have been issued by the TEC
- TEC represents India in the International Telecommunication Union's Standardization Sector (ITU-T)
When it applies
- World Standards Day 2026 celebration
Who it affects
- telecommunications equipment, services, and networks
Refers to
- Telecommunications (Framework to Notify Standards, Conformity Assessment and Certification) Rules, 2025