PLI scheme for telecom manufacturing gets DCC nod; govt may invite applications from Jan

New Delhi: The Digital Communications Commission, highest decision-making body of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), has approved the nearly Rs 12,200 crore Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme guidelines for equipment manufacturing.

The DoT will seek a final approval from the Union cabinet in the coming weeks, followed by invitation of applications from companies, which could start from January 2021, said people aware of the matter.