{"id":15192,"date":"2026-01-09T12:17:35","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T06:47:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=15192"},"modified":"2026-01-09T12:17:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T06:47:45","slug":"centre-of-development-of-telematics-c-dot-receives-two-awards-from-ieee-institute-of-electrical-and-electronics-engineers-in-the-recently-held-ieee-sa-standards-association-award-ceremony-in-new","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=15192","title":{"rendered":"Centre of Development of Telematics (C-DOT) receives two awards from IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) in the recently held IEEE SA (Standards Association) award ceremony in New Jersey, USA"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Centre of Development of Telematics (C-DOT) receives two awards from IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) in the recently held IEEE SA (Standards Association) award ceremony in New Jersey, USA<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n


\nC-DOT has been awarded \u201cIEEE SA Corporate Award – 2025\u201d for pioneering contributions in advancing IEEE standards in wireless broadband, rural 5G, and telecom education<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

IEEE SA Standards Medallion Award is awarded to Mr. Sandeep Kumar Agarwal, Scientist, C-DOT for his major contributions to the development of standards<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Posted On: 17 DEC 2025 6:04PM by PIB Delhi<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
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Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), the premier Telecom R&D centre of the Government of India, has been conferred the prestigious \u201cIEEE SA Corporate Award – 2025\u201d for providing outstanding leadership and contributions to the\u00a0Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Standards Association\u00a0(IEEE SA). IEEE SA is an operating unit within IEEE that develops global standards in a broad range of industries like telecommunication, AI, electronics and many more. The IEEE SA award recognize outstanding contributions and voluntary participation in standards development through an annual program that celebrates leaders, innovators, and collaborators from around the world, through various award categories.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

C-DOT has been conferred IEEE SA Corporate Award 2025 for \u201cpioneering contributions in advancing IEEE standards in wireless broadband, rural 5G, telecom education, and for building globally recognized frameworks for standards-based innovation from India through leadership and advocacy.\u201d So far only four member organizations across the globe have received the Corporate Award earlier, since inception of IEEE. C-DOT has become the fifth recipient of this award globally and the First organisation from India.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Additionally, IEEE SA Standards Medallion 2025 is awarded to Mr. Sandeep Kumar Agrawal who is working as Scientist in \u00a0C-DOT. The IEEE SA Standards Medallion Award\u00a0 goes to individuals for major contributions to developing IEEE standards and\u00a0 recognizing leadership in new tech standardization. Mr Sandeep Agarwal received this award\u00a0 for his exceptional leadership and contributions to the development of rural broadband standards and solutions.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

IEEE SA corporate award was received by Dr. Rajkumar Upadhyay, CEO, C-DOT at the IEEE SA award ceremony held in New Jersey. \u00a0On the momentous occasion he said \u201cit is a proud moment that embodies the collective passion, dedication, and spirit of the entire C-DOT family. This prestigious award acknowledges pioneering contributions of our scientists to wireless broadband, rural 5G, telecom education, and our continued efforts in building globally recognized, standards-based innovation frameworks from India\u201d. \u00a0He added \u201canother feather on the cap is C-DOT\u2019s Scientist Mr. Sandeep Kumar Agarwal\u2019s proud and well-earned achievement as IEEE SA Standards Medallion. This achievement reflects not just individual excellence but the entire organisation\u2019s collective effort and continued commitment to building standards-based innovations that empower rural communities and strengthen India\u2019s digital foundation\u201d. Being recognised by such a respected world body reinforces C-DOT\u2019s commitment to advancing open, future-ready standards that empower communities and strengthen digital ecosystems. C-DOT continues its dedicated effort in placing India on the global map and building an \u201cAatmanirbhar Bharat\u201d, as envisioned by the Hon\u2019ble Prime Minister. The awards underscores C-DOT\u2019s strong commitment and consistent focus on technology excellence. In his award acceptance speech, he also thanked Department of Telecommunication (DoT), Government of India for their continued support to Telecom Research, Development and Standardisation activities.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Union Minister of Communications; and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Shri. Jyotiraditya M. Scindia congratulated C-DOT on winning the prestigious IEEE corporate award 2025 and becoming\u00a0 the first organisation from India to receive this historic honour.\u00a0 He also appluded\u00a0 Mr Sandeep Agarwal, Scientist,\u00a0 C-DOT for his exceptional contributions and receiving the Standards Medallion award for his outstanding service in advancing rural broadband standards – a collective mission very close to the heart of Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n