Public Protection and Disaster Relief (PPDR) communications supports a wide range of services related to day to day life of public such as maintenance of law and order, protection of life and property, disaster relief and emergency responses.

The advancement of the technology has provided PPDR networks with latest and enhanced features in terms of capability, capacity and interoperability. Broadband PPDR supports wide range of applications such as sending live images, videos and texts apart from the voice communications. Existing PPDR networks in the country are analog and digital systems supporting narrowband voice and data communications. Introduction of advanced PPDR communication networks can be a great enabler in decision making and handling of PPDR operations for personnel and organizations involved. Keeping in view the need to have a robust policy framework for the introduction of an advanced, reliable, robust and responsive PPDR communication system in the country, TRAI has initiated suo-motu a Consultation Paper on ‘Next Generation Public Protection and Disaster Relief (PPDR) communication networks’ for the comments of the stakeholders. The consultation paper has been here.

Last date for submission of suggestions is 4th December, 2017.