Its purpose is to ensure synchronization of all networks and computers to the IST. (agent)
New Delhi:
A senior consumer affairs ministry official said the government is planning to bring out a comprehensive policy to mandatorily switch over to Indian Standard Time (IST) across the country.
The objective is to ensure synchronization of all networks and computers with IST and adoption of IST by telecom service providers, internet service providers, power grids, banks, stock exchanges, etc., the official said.
At present, IST is not being adopted compulsorily by all Telecom and Internet Service Providers. They are using servers synchronized from other sources such as the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS).
The Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) is already working on a project in coordination with the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) and the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) to find out and disseminate the exact time for IST Can go
Speaking to PTI, the official said the ministry is also planning to develop a comprehensive policy and regulatory framework for “compulsory adoption of IST” under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009.
Consultants will be hired to carry out a detailed assessment of time synchronization requirements, study best international practices in this domain and lay down plans and procedures for effective implementation of the project.
“It is imperative that all networks and computers within the country, especially those that cater to real-time applications for strategic areas for national security, conform to the national time standard,” the official said.
The project which is being implemented with NPL and ISRO aims to create technology and infrastructure to disseminate IST from five sites across India to all telecom operators, power grids, financial institutions, data centres, common citizens etc. Is.
These locations are DoCA’s Regional Reference Standards Laboratories (RRSLs) at Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Faridabad and Guwahati.
“Upon completion, the project is expected to enhance national security and reduce error in time synchronization,” the official said.
Accurate timing is essential for strategic and non-strategic sectors of the country for navigation, tele-communication, internet, power grid synchronization, banking systems, digital governance, transport systems, financial transactions, defense systems, cyber physical systems and upcoming technologies of 5G Is. Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things.
Precise timing with nanosecond accuracy is also required for high-end research in science, namely measurement of fundamental physical constants, detection of gravitational waves, geodesy, deep space navigation, radio telescopes, etc.
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