Ex-telecom secretary Farooqui appointed Broadband Forum Chairman

Former telecom secretary M F Farooqui has replaced Shyamal Ghosh and has become a Chairman of Broadband India Forum (BIF) that aims to boost broadband services and infrastructure in the country

New Delhi: Former telecom secretary M F Farooqui has been appointed chairman of Broadband India Forum (BIF) that works on enhancing broadband potential in the country.
"I am pleased to chair Broadband India Forum (BIF) that aims to boost broadband ecosystem in the country. My objective will be to promote content developers and bring all broadband technology players on board to support Digital India initiative," Farooqui said.

He has replaced ex-telecom secretary Shyamal Ghosh who has been appointed Chairman Emeritus of BIF.
Former resident director-Regulatory Affairs at Vodafone India was elected as President at the eighth Annual General Meeting of BIF.

The forum has more than 40 members which include technology providers, telecom operators, Internet service providers, cable TV operators, value added service providers and professionals