TRAI Gets New Chairman; JS Sarma Commences Duty

 J.S. Sarma, a 1971 batch officer of the Indian Administrative Services (Andhra Pradesh cadre) today took charge as the chairman of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, one of India's most important independent regulators that oversees the telecom and broadcasting sectors. Sarma holds a doctorate in public enterprises from the University of Paris. Prior to joining Trai, Sarma was a member at the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appelate Tribunal, and was telecom secretary to the government of India during 2005-06. Full press release. Sarma succeeds Nripendra Misra. Read our interview with Misra here and here. Another key government official overseeing the media sector, information and broadcasting secretary Sushma Singh, is set to retire on 31 May, according to Indiantelevision.com. Related INTERVIEW: Former TRAI Chairman Nripendra Misra On Achievements, Unfinished Agenda Nripendra Misra Interview Part 2: 'Strengthen The Endowment Of The Regulator' From our Sponsors: Lotame Locate, Target, and Message your customer using Social Data What happens when events in Social Media threaten your brand, like Dominos Pizza? Read the real world case study that tells you exactly what to do and what not to do, if your brand comes under attack. This FREE case study from Lotame is a must read for every CEO, CMO and Brand Manager, EVEN if you don’t use Social Media today. Click here to download the case study.