Kapil Sibal lays foundation stone for NICF, Spectrum institute

New Delhi: "In modern times, communications and information services
have emerged as the effective tool for the empowerment of marginalized
sections of the society. Trained and capable manpower is required to
ensure that technology and technological advancements delivers to the
common man."

This was stated by Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Kapil
Sibal while laying the foundation stone for National Institute of
Communication Finance (NICF) and Institute of Advance Radio Spectrum
Engineering and Management Studies (IARSEMS) here on Monday.

The minister said that for effective governance, continuous
reinventing and re-energizing through training is imperative. To build
and mould new age professionals, these institutes should look forward
to collaborative research and training with the public and private
sectors, and with international and regional organizations.

Speaking about the Institute of Advance Radio Spectrum Engineering and
Management Studies (IARSEMS), he said that an efficient spectrum
planning and engineering is essential to achieve optimal spectrum use
in present and future.

National Institute of Communication Finance (NICF) primarily caters to
the training needs of Indian P&T Accounts and Finance services
Officers (IP&TAFS) Group 'A' and Group 'B' and the awareness needs of
various stakeholders of the USO Fund scheme.

NICF also serves as a national level training and research centre for
Telecom policies, planning & licensing, postal accounts, finance and
internal audit and related subjects.

NICF campus at Ghitorni would be a completely "Green Campus"
encompassing utmost concern for energy efficiency, environment, water
conservation, use of recycled products and renewable energy, adopting
environmental friendly technologies and practices.

The new campus shall address sustainability issues, as well as
contribute to the conservation of national resources.

Minister of State for Communication and Information Technology Sachin
Pilot also emphasized the need for training institutes of repute in
the field of Communication Finance and Advanced Radio Spectrum
Engineering and Management Studies.

Earlier Department of Telecom Secretary R Chandrashekhara appreciated
the joint efforts of NICF and IARSEMS. Senior Officials of the
Department of Technology were also present on the occasion.