Government Data Roundup: Statistical Reports Released by Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Civil Aviation
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
October 24, 2022
In the fourteenth edition of the ‘Government Data Roundup’, we cover some of the vital monthly statistical reports released by the Department of Telecommunications, and Ministry of Civil Aviation, reports published in the sectors of Finance and Telecommunications among others.
Six months ago, Factly launched a new fortnightly series called the ‘Government Data Roundup’. The objective of this fortnightly roundup is to bring you a compilation of the important data and reports released by the government during those two weeks with information about the type of the data, the sector to which the data relates, the frequency of release, and a brief about the data. In this fourteenth edition we cover some of the vital monthly statistical reports released by the Department of Telecommunications, and Ministry of Civil Aviation. We also cover other important reports published in the sectors of Finance and Telecommunications.
Concept Note on Central Bank Digital Currency
Brief about the report
Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) is a digital form of currency notes issued by a central bank which may be used in addition to the other forms of money already available. It is expected to be easier, cheaper, and faster. The concept note released by the RBI explains the objectives, choices, benefits, and risks of issuing a CBDC in India, referred to as e₹ (digital Rupee). The note also discusses key considerations such as technology and design choices, possible uses of digital rupee, issuance mechanisms, etc. Further, it also assesses the implications of introduction of CBDC on the banking system, monetary policy, financial stability, and analyses privacy issues.
Key Highlights
Significance
The purpose of the document is to create awareness about CBDCs and lists out the planned features of the digital currency. The note also seeks to explain Reserve Bank’s approach towards introduction of the digital Rupee.
Market Study on The Film Distribution Chain in India: Key Findings and Observations
Brief about the report
The report is released by the Competition Commission of India (CCI). It highlights some of the key competition issues in the film distribution chain, as identified by stakeholders. It also discusses the role of various associations in the chain such as production, distribution, or exhibition level; the superior bargaining power of some entities and the resultant imbalances; the bottlenecks that exist at various levels; unequal distribution of risks; revenue-sharing arrangements; newer technologies in cinema; tying and bundling arrangements at the exhibition level, etc.
Methodology
Desk research and primary research including focus-group discussions, one-on-one meetings, post-discussion surveys, and written submissions of stakeholders was employed. 65 industry stakeholders and experts participated in the study, including nine exhibitors and their associations, 11 Bollywood producers and their associations, 14 producers from the Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam film industries, 11 OTT platforms, and six broadcasters and their associations.
Key Highlights
The following are some of the recommendations put forth by the commission-
Significance
The purpose of the study was to understand the state of competition in the film industry in view of the evolving industry dynamics related to digitization and to identify issues related to competition that can be resolved or mitigated through self-corrective measures to limit the need for Commission’s interventions. The aim is to encourage the production and dissemination of content and overall wellbeing of the stakeholders in the ecosystem and address bargaining power imbalances across the value-chain, if any.
Monthly Air Traffic Statistics
Brief about the data
Every month, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) releases an analysis of air traffic data submitted by various domestic airlines. The report for the month of September 2022 was released in the previous fortnight. The report provides data on the number of passengers carried by domestic airlines, passenger load factor, number of cancellations and reasons behind them, market share of various airlines, complaints raised by passengers by reason and by airlines, among other things.
Key Highlights
Report on Drive Tests in 15 cities
Brief about the report
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), with the assistance of the Telecom Service Providers, conducts Drive Tests regularly in select cities and surrounding areas. The Drive Test were conducted in 15 cities across the country during the quarter ending June 2022. Separate reports are published for each city. The purpose of the Drive Tests is to assess the network quality provided by cellular mobile telephone service providers for voice and data services.
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Telecom Subscription Data- August 2022
Brief about the report
The monthly telecom statistics report provided by TRAI is the official source of data pertaining to subscription to telecom services in the country which helps keep track of the internet and phone network penetration in the country. It is important in these times when internet has become an integral part of life for education, health, banking, etc. following the pandemic. This monthly report gives data on telephone subscriptions- overall, urban, and rural, broadband subscriptions, wireless and wireline subscriptions, teledensity, market share of various service providers, and mobile number porting. Data is available at circle level and for each service provider.
Key Highlights
Direct Tax Collections for 2022-23 up to 08 October 2022
Brief about the data
The Ministry of Finance releases data on the total direct taxes collected every month. However, the provisional figures are published on different dates every month through press release and the data provided is as on the date on which the data is published. In the month of October 2022, the data on direct tax collections up to 08 October 2022 was published on the 09 October 2022.
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