State of India’s digital economy report 2023
The State of India’s Digital Economy (SIDE) Report measures and analyses India’s digital transformation using data, information and evidence that are specifically relevant to the Indian context. In this,
Telecommunication
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Quarter of cell towers still not certified safe
New Delhi: Nearly a quarter of telecom base transceiver stations (BTS) mounted on telecom towers are yet to get safety certification on possible health-related effects of electromagnetic emissions despite a government order. Of the 5.62 lakh BTS, 1.30 lakh, amounting to over 23% of the total number, are yet to receive self-certification from the telecom companies though the extended deadline en
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1.5 lakh cell towers yet to meet radiation standards
Jan. 7: Despite missing several deadlines, telcos have still not been able to certify over one lakh telecom towers on radiation emission levels. The past few years have seen concerns over emissions emitted by these towers, and the possible implications on health. The Centre had asked telecom companies to self-certify these towers on radiation emission levels.
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Health threat to mobile users: JNU study
Sandeep Joshi NEW DELHI: An ongoing study on radiation from mobile towers and mobile phones at the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has found that the exposure to radiation from mobile towers and mobile phones could have an adverse impact on male fertility and also pose health hazards by depleting the defence mechanism of cells. Though these findings are based on experiments on male rats, J
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Electromagnetic radiation (EMR) clashes with honey bee
Apiculture has developed in to an important industry in India as honey and beewax have become common products. Recently a sharp decline in population of honey bees has been observed in Kerala.
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Report of the inter-ministerial committee on EMF radiation
The radio frequency sources in India are the transmitting towers such as AM, FM radio towers, TV towers, Cell phone towers, etc. emit radio frequency/ microwave radiation continuously. The level of EMF
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Bihar paves new roads with mobile technology
Santosh Singh Upwardly mobile Bihar is now set to become the first state in the country to use latest cellphone technology Android for central monitoring of road construction. Come January 10, Bihar State Road Development Corporation (BSRDC), under the Road Construction Department (RCD), will deploy Android to help executive engineers keep an eye on road construction from district headquarte
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Benefitting from ICT
Noor Mohammad Information and communication technology (ICT) has the potential to reduce up to 10% of India's estimated greenhouse gas emissions in the year 2030 if used properly in nine energy-intensive sectors covered under the national action plan on climate change for implementing mitigation measures, says Rahul Bedi, chairman, Digital Energy Solution Consortium (DESC). DESC India has
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Cellphone towers disorient homer pigeons
A study suggests that pigeons, which fly using the earth's magnetic field, are getting confused by signals from cellphone towers EVEN as pigeon-racing finds more patronage in the city, urbanisation has begun to pose new threat to mankind
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Order of the Supreme Court of India regarding 2G Spectrum Scam, 16/12/2010
Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Center For Pil & Others vs Union Of India & Others dated 16/12/2010 regarding 2G Spectrum Scam.
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Report on cell tower radiation
Cell phone technology has revolutionized the telecommunication scenario in India. Due to its several advantages, cell phone technology has grown exponentially in the last decade. Currently, there are more