About the Awards
The robust growth witnessed by the Indian telecom sector has made it necessary to build a balanced ecosystem and ensure that R&D, innovation and manufacturing grow together to help sustain this growth. Along with this, the need to promote quality and excellence has also become imperative as a means to provide telecom stakeholders with the necessary impetus and encouragement to continue with their valuable contribution to the sector. As part of its mandate of promoting innovation and manufacturing in the Indian telecom sector, TCOE India has instituted a National Award, the “TCOE Award of Excellence”, in association with the Department of Telecommunications (DOT) - Ministry of Communications & Information Technology, Government of India , Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), Association of Unified Telecom Service Providers of India (AUSPI) and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). This award will be presented each year during the ‘India Telecom’ event with KPMG as the Knowledge Partner. Since these awards are from a platform involving all telecom stakeholders in India, they bring with them vital peer recognition and an esteemed certificate of excellence.
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Categories of the Awards
The Awards will be given to institutions, organisations, companies, and societies / trusts that have excelled in their respective domains in promoting the growth of telecom in India. There are seven categories of the Awards. The categories and sub categories are as follows:
1. R&D Organisations/ Centres doing excellent work in Telecom
As in any technology domain, R&D plays a vital role in the development of the telecom sector in a country. By creating new, innovative products and revenue streams, R&D activities in the telecom domain help in trickling down the benefits of telecom technology to the masses while helping telecom companies maintain their commercial interests and competitive edge.
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2. Manufacturers in India with maximum local value additions
(a). Network Infrastructure Equipment
(b). Customer Premises Equipment (CPEs)
Telecom manufacturers with significant local value addition are instrumental in ensuring that India witnesses not only growth, but real development in the telecom sector. They contribute significantly to the nation’s economy by creating jobs and ensuring that India’s telecom journey takes the shape of sustained, indigenous development.
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3. Start up Companies with execllent product profiles.
Start-up companies are the seed-bed of innovation in any sector. Given that telecom companies operate in a highly competitive environment that necessitates constant innovation, telecom start-ups with robust product portfolios need to be encouraged and recognized for their contribution to the domain.
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4. Operators with customer focus for delivery of best Quality of service.
(a). Active Service Provider
(b). Passive Service Provider
The quality of the telecom services offered to subscribers directly affects the demand for such services and is therefore a key determinant of the overall health of the Indian telecom sector. Quality of service and customer focus can also serve as an important differentiation platform for operators. It is therefore necessary to encourage the provision of better quality of services and recognise operators that excel in this KPI.
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5. Innovators (Company/Society/Trust) developing telecom products/applications addressing societal needs.
(a). VAS Products
(b). Telecom Products
Telecom as a sector contributes significantly to the society. Within the broader domain, there are specific products and applications that cater especially to societal needs. The innovators behind these products and applications need special recognition in appreciation of their contribution to the society.
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6. Telecom Product exporter with maximum Indian IPR.
(a). Telecom Hardware
(b). Telecom Software
Although India is a thriving telecom market, the share of Indian IP in the telecom domain is not high enough in comparison with some other sectors – such as pharmaceuticals and automotive. Indian IPR in telecom technology can help the industry save substantially in royalty payments made for imported products and components. Telecom product exporters with the maximum Indian IPR serve the dual purpose of increasing exports while cutting down on imports, thereby creating a favourable impact on the nation’s balance of payments.
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7. Academic Insitutions engaged in Telecom Research.
Great ideas often rest on sound academic thoughts. Academic institutions act as an integral backbone of any technology-driven industry. Telecom is no exception. Institutions involved in telecom research in India have contributed remarkably to the development of the nation’s telecom sector.
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About the Jury
The nominations will be evaluated by an eminent jury comprising distinguished members from the Government, the academia, the telecom industry and various industry associations.
Nomination & Selection Process
The call for nominations will Open on 1st September 2011. All interested organisations may send in their nominations to
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The Last date for receiving the duly filled nominations is 20th November 2011.
The selection will be a fair and transparent process and excellence will be the only major consideration for the awards. The criteria for selection are being well publicised on various platforms to reinforce the authenticity and sanctity of the awards.
About the Event
The 1st Annual TCoE Awards of Excellence will be held at The Oberoi, New Delhi on 7th December 2011.
The Awards will be given by the Hon’ble Union Minister for Communications & IT.
