Connecting the Northeast: Telecommunications and the Future of Development.
The Public Policy Conversation: North-East webinar series continued with a session on “Connecting the Northeast: Telecommunications and the Future of Development.”
The discussion explores the role of telecommunications and digital infrastructure in shaping the future of development across the Northeast. It highlights questions of connectivity, digital inclusion, policy, and regional growth.
In addition, the session examines how stronger digital infrastructure can unlock new pathways for inclusive development, improve access to services, and strengthen regional connectivity. As a result, it offers important insights into the intersection of technology policy and long-term development in the Northeast.
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About our Speaker
Saurabh Malhotra – Saurabh Malhotra is a public policy and economic regulation practitioner with over two decades of experience across India’s telecom and technology sectors. Having held leadership roles at Bharti Airtel and the GSMA, he brings extensive expertise in telecommunications policy, digital infrastructure, regulatory frameworks, and emerging technologies.