Frequently Asked Questions
What is TSDSI?
TSDSI (Telecommunications Standards Development Society, India) is an autonomous, membership-based standards development organization established on January 7, 2014 as per the National Telecom Policy 2012 directive.
What are TSDSI objectives?
- Develop, promote and standardize India-specific Telecom/ICT requirements and solutions
- Present Indian requirements to international standards organizations like 3GPP, ITU, oneM2M
- Create and safeguard related IPRs; foster standards-based manufacturing in India
- Provide guidance and leadership to developing nations
What is TSDSI Governance Structure?
TSDSI is registered as a not-for-profit Society under the Indian Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860. It has a General Body, Governing Council (16 elected + 5 government-nominated members), Secretariat and Technical Study Groups.
Who can be a TSDSI member?
Indian telecom/ICT companies, government departments, R&D organizations, academic institutions, industry associations, and foreign companies. Guest/Observer membership is available for individual researchers and professionals.
How to access TSDSI standards documents?
Technical documents are accessible through the member portal at members.tsdsi.in using your member login credentials. You can browse standards via Technical Activities > Standardization Artifacts.
How to submit contributions to TSDSI?
Step 1: Submit the contribution form to get a SWIC/NIP number and folder URL. Step 2: Download the template, complete offline, and upload to the document repository.