Digital Communications Commission (DCC):

21 Jul 2025 GS 2 Governance

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What is DCC?
The Digital Communications Commission (DCC), formerly the Telecom Commission, is the apex decision-making body for telecom and digital communication policies in India. Renamed in 2018 under the National Digital Communications Policy (NDCP-2018).
Key Functions:
- Formulates and implements telecom and digital policies.
- Prepares and approves the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) budget.
- Executes strategic plans aligned with NDCP-2018 goals like "Broadband for All" and improving ICT Index rankings.
- Ensures digital sovereignty by securing digital infrastructure and data.
Composition:
- Chairman: Secretary, DoT(Department of Telecommunications) ex-officio.
- Full-time Members: Four DoT Secretaries Member (Finance), Member (Production), Member (Services) & Member (Technology).
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- Part-time Members: Four Secretaries from related government departments.
Significance:
- Created in 1989 as the Telecom Commission, renamed in 2018 to reflect a broader digital vision.
- Vital for transforming India into a digitally empowered society and economy.