Harinder Kumar has been appointed Secretary of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India for a two-year term, according to an official communication issued on 10 June.
Kumar, an Indian Telecom Service (ITS) officer, will join the regulator on deputation under foreign service terms. He currently serves as Chief General Manager of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited’s Maharashtra circle.
Before his appointment, Kumar held senior leadership roles at BSNL, bringing extensive experience in the telecommunications sector.
The move comes as TRAI continues to play a key role in shaping policy across telecommunications, broadband services, digital inclusion and emerging technology ecosystems in India.
