Ministry of Communications
Telecom Outreach Programme Organised by CCA Maharashtra & Goa to Strengthen Compliance Awareness Among Licensees
PrelimsMainsGS3GovernanceEconomy
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The Office of the Controller of Communication Accounts (CCA), Maharashtra & Goa, organized an online Telecom Outreach Programme to enhance compliance awareness among telecom licensees regarding key Licence Agreement provisions. Led by Dr. Satish Chandra Jha, the session highlighted that the Maharashtra & Goa telecom circle is the country's second-largest circle for Licence Fee and Spectrum Usage Charges collection, contributing approximately ₹2,380 crore in Non-Tax Revenue during 2025-26. The programme covered Bank Guarantee management, SAMPARK portal onboarding, quarterly and annual document submissions, and targeted Virtual Network Operator (VNO) licensees to promote regulatory transparency and timely compliance.