Membership

The Membership is available in following broad categories:  Background:

TEMA - Telecom Equipment Manufacturers Association of India is India's first and oldest association in Indian Telecom Sector. Established in 1990, TEMA has always advocated and stressed the need for strengthening the manufacturing of telecom equipment in India so as not only to become self-reliant but also export. Working closely with the Government on growth and indigenization of the Electronics/Telecom Sector, TEMA is the first one in bringing focus on the associated security risks due to continuous dependence on imported network equipment and components for the telecom networks in India. To promote and develop the "Make in India "brand globally, TEMA also promoted an international body CMAI for International cooperation and policy dialogue and to cover related sectors of Cyber, ICT, Infrastructure, Education & Skilling etc, with 48,500 members and MOUs with74 International and National Organizations, CMAI is now the largest ICT association in Asia for global cooperation and policy dialogue not only in the sector of Telecom but also in all associated sectors such as ICT, Education, Cyber Security, Skill development, Innovation and Start-Up ecosystem. CMAI supports financially TEMA and all other promoted associations including Cyber Security Association of India.

TEMA Members get exemption to pay admission fees and other privileges, when joining TEMA promoted TEPC (Telecom Equipment and Services Export Promotion Council), which is a DPIIT/DOT promoted Export Council dedicated to exports and manufacturing.

We are in regular touch with the Government of India in the PMO, Niti Aayog, DPIIT, National Security Advisors office, National Cyber Security Coordinator, DOT, Meity, BSNL, Commerce & Industries Ministry, Information & Broadcasting Ministry /MHRD/ MSME/ MNRE/ TEC/ DGFT/ NSIC/BIS/Railtel, IRCTC, AICTE, UGC, Sector Skill Council, Import & Export through various trade missions and industrial associations. Issues related to Government are taken up by us from the industry side.

Actively, CMAI Association of India is involved in more than 170 Committees of Government of India such as Make in India, Public Procurement, PLI, MTCTE, Trusted Product, Educational Courses, Spectrum issues, R&D, Standard Quality testing etc.

For any clarifications/ information/ membership application, please contact Mr Navtesh, CEO & ED 97 118 69771 navteshgoyal@yahoo.com email: tema@tematelecom.in .

Details about CMAI

CMAI, represents Communications Multimedia Applications Infrastructure Sectors. Dr Hamadoun Toure, Former Secretary General,ITU- International Telecom Union Geneva (an elected UN Body) is CMAI Chairman Emeritus. Sh. Ravi Sharma, Chairman, IIIT Una Chairman IIT Council Former CEO Adani Powers is Executive Chairman. The Board consists of several eminent persons, industrialists, and bureaucrats.

CMAI is known world over as the only association in the world whose President Prof NK Goyal has inaugurated and joined the ribbon cutting of CES, Las Veg, USA world's largest electronics show for the last eleven years.

CMAI is also known for close interaction between its 48,500 industry/service sector members and 1, 00,000 educational institutes, the only association organizing education summits & events in all the States of India.

CMAI/TEMA is a one of rare association that sends delegations to several Countries including Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan, Israel, etc. without any administrative charges from members and also on several occasions meeting their travel, stay expenses. Details at www.cmai.asia 

Details about TEMA

TEMA is recognized by the Government as the National Apex body to represent Telecom Technology Providers, Global and Indian, Private and Government owned Companies. Details at www.tematematelecom.in

Being the official mouthpiece of the Indian Telecom Manufacturing Industry, TEMA plays the critical role of advising the Government and influencing decisions relating to the Indian Telecom Industry. TEMA also enjoys the privilege of proposing names of technical experts from the industry to various telecom committees of the Government of India and major National Industry Associations.

TEMA/CMAI influences policy formulations along with Government and other stakeholders for Make in India, PLI, MTCTE, Telecom, ICT, Cyber & Education Policy matters, Public Procurement, Testing & Standards issues, National Security related matters Technology Innovations, Green manufacturing and policies and procedures arising out of concern for Environmental Health. CMAI is also developing scientific knowledge, databases and devising practical means for protecting human ecology and environment from the harmful effects of environmental hazards like e waste, radiation etc. It assists manufacturers to maximize competitiveness in the domestic and international markets.

TEMA/CMAI also recognizes that exhibitions, trade delegations, seminars, buyer- seller meets are very important for trade promotion. CMAI collaborates, and cooperates with world renowned organizations, organizes and offers exhibitions, trade shows, seminars and information.

TEMA & CMAI are known for some of specialized advocacy and activities such as:

i) Govt. Public procurement matters called PPP-MII. TEMA is known to be expert in rules/provisions related to procurement as issued by Govt./CVC/CAG/DOT/Meity/DIPP etc.

 ii) TEMA is known as the procurement author of the procurement manuals of PSUs like BSNL/MTNL.

iii) TEMA plays the most active part in standards/specification/quality testing and its procedures etc. in TEC/QA/DOT/PSUs.

 iv) TEMA plays the most proactive role in policy/procedure/ER/IR & GR formulations for mandatory testing of telecom products and is the only body member of all the committees formed on this behalf. 

v) TEC Mandatory testing (MTCTE). TEMA is privileged to have joined and contributed to all about 100 meetings on Mandatory testing and played an active role in its policies, procedures, formulation of ERs.

vi) Trusted telecom Policy, Make in India, PLI matters 

vii) Owner of brand CMAI ICT World Communication Awards and granting recognition also by National/International Excellence awards, National/International Education/ cyber/ Technology/ Electronics/ BRICS/ WEF/AEF awards. 

viii) Single point contact point for all information related to the telecom sector, PSUs/ BSNL/ MTNL/ Railtel/ Powergrid etc.

ix) International Delegations 

x) Interactions with Embassies and diplomats in India and abroad.

xi) Interaction and dealing with international bodies such as ITU, WTO, IMF, ADB, IEEE, ISO,3GPP etc. 

xii) The only association that organizes programs/events in ITU Geneva. 

xiii) The only association that nominates delegates without any charges to International exhibitions/events such as CES, Gitex, Cebit, Taitronics, KES, CISIS, CEATEC etc. 

xiv) Interaction and interface between Industry and Academia. TEMA/CMAI is connected to about 1, 00,000 educational institutes. 

TEMA/CMAI strategic approach 

i) In depth analysis/understanding of the issues involved, their international ramifications, global situation, Indian scenario, rules and regulations of India etc. 

ii) Research and study of relevant discussions/policies of ITU, Geneva in that behalf. 

iii) Undertaking and publishing a Research/Study. 

iv) Release of the reports made by members/association at ITU Geneva or in India by some VIP/Minister. 

v) Media (Print and TV) interactions, if deemed necessary. 

vi) Representations and follow up with Govt., PMO, NSA, DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce/ Telecom/ IT/ Finance/ MEA/ HRD/ Consumers/ S&T/ Defense, PMO, CVC, CAG, TRAI, TEC, BSNL/ MTNL/ BBNL/ USO/ WPC/ TCIL for Prime Member. 

vii) Organization of Seminars/Round table/workshop on related issues. 

viii) Organization of one to one or one to industry delegation meetings with concerned officers/departments. 

ix) Advocacy with the Parliamentary Committee and Members of Parliament and securing their support. 

x) Pursuing through several related committees of Govt. where TEMA/CMAI are members. 

xi) Thanks and appreciation events/delegation on new postings or achieving the results. 

xii) Privilege to nominate members in various committees formed by Govt/industry associations etc. 

For Mobile sector CMAI & TEMA known for: 

i) The oldest and first ever association involved for mobile development in India 

ii) Having contributed to the policies for the mobile sector. 

iii) Mobile handsets, having contributed to the specifications and test procedures with BIS/ DOT/ Meity/ TEC etc. 

iv) Having contributed actively for policies related to SAR, IMEI, Indian languages, GPS related policies etc. 

v) Actively engaged in formulation of policies for CEIR/ICDR. 

vi) Active role for implementation of CRO Compulsory Registration of Meity/ BIS. 

vii) Having taken up forcefully the issues related to IMEI allotment in India and bringing awareness for policies and procedures for the same. 

viii) Having organized several international exhibitions in India & aboard for Mobile customer premises equipment under the brand name ICOMM. 

CMAI/TEMA also known for others like: 

TEMA & CMAI are also known for cyber security related policies and have imparted training to about 20,000 students across India in this field. This is coordinated by our Cyber Security Association of India, whose chairman is Lt. Gen Dr Rajesh Pant, just retired National Cyber Security Coordinator. Details https://www.ncsai.in/ 

TEMA/CMAI also enjoys the privilege of proposing names of technical experts from the industry to various telecom committees of the Government of India and major National Industry Associations.

TEMA/CMAI is privileged to receive regularly invitations to all meetings called by Government/PMO/NSA/DPIIT/Niti Aayog/DOT/Meity/BSNL/BBNL/TCIL/PSUs etc. including

i) Pre budget discussions by the Finance Ministry. 

ii) Two meetings with the finance minister on pre-budget issues. 

TEMA/CMAI are also actively engaged in skill development through sector councils and Ministry/NSDC etc. 

TEMA is also known as the only association who has taken up the largest several policy matters to the Courts in India.

Overseas Affiliations 

Through its 74 global MOU partners, TEMA is affiliated to leading International Telecom Industry and Trade Associations, including CES USA, French Tech, Mondial France, ITU, PTC, AEU, TIA (USA), ATIS (Australia) GAIA (Spain), CCPAK (Korea), ATIS (Singapore), TEEMA- TAITRA (Taiwan), CIAJ (Japan), Open Group (Europe), ITHK (Hong Kong), SCIA (China) and Commonwealth Telecom Organization (CTO) etc. TEMA is playing an active role in dissemination and exchange of information with the Government, foreign organizations, embassies, trade missions and Indian missions abroad.

MEMBERSHIP FEE STRUCTURE AND PREVILIGES 

1. Founding Member - Rs 50, 00,000 +GST Admission Fees on specific invitation on approval by Board and annual fees as may be decided by Board. Special package for them. 

2. Prime Members – Rs 50,000 p.m + GST payable yearly or half yearly IN ADDITION to admission fees/membership fees as per the category depending on turnover. 

Prime Members are entitled for privileged access to specified services including representations of their individual companies. 

3. Corporate Members 

Central and State PSUCs 

i) Turnover Upto Rs 200 Crores - Admission fees Rs 1.00 Lacs & Annual Fees Rs 2.00 Lacs 

ii) Turnover beyond Rs 200 Crores - Admission Fees Rs 5.00 Lacs Annual Fees Rs 5.00 Lacs 

4. Non-Government or Regular Members 

i) Turnover Upto Rs 100 Crore  - Admission Fees Rs 1.00 Lacs Annual Fees Rs 2.00 Lac 

ii) Turnover Beyond Rs 100 plus upto Rs 200 Crore - Admission Fees Rs 5.00 Lacs Annual Fees Rs 5.00 Lacs

iii) Turnover More than Rs 200 Crore to 300 Crore (Will be treated as Prime Member)
Admission Fees Rs 10.00 Lacs
Annual Fees Rs 10.00 Lacs 

iv) Turnover exceeding Rs 301 Crore (Will be treated as PrimeMember)
Admission Fees Rs 10.00 Lacs
Annual Fees Rs 15.00 Lacs 

5. MSME Micro Members: Micro Industries: (Micro Industries i.e having investment upto Rs 1.00 Crores and turnover up to Rs 5.00 Crores) are eligible for concessional membership fees. They may submit details & intimate fees based on above schedule. After verification and consideration, they will be informed the admission fees and annual fees.

6. Start Up Members: They will submit details and on verification, the admission fees and Annual fees shall be informed.

7. Members belonging to Physically empowered, socially challenged categories They may apply for concessional membership. 

8. Overseas Privileged Member Overseas members are welcome to join. 

9. Existing Members for more than five years They may apply for special dispensation. 

10. Association National/ Regional Chamber of Commerce/ Association On Bilateral Basis

GST and any other Govt taxes, if applicable, are extra. Invoice will be raised on request with payment instructions. Contact - tema@tematelecom.in Navtesh ED & CEO, +91 9711869771 , navteshgoyal@yahoo.com .

Benefits of Membership - 

Offers a single window service on the following lines for its members. 

Business Support 

• Association offers free advice, guidance & solutions, policy clarifications on public procurement matters, policies, Make in India, PLI, Trusted product policy, Mandatory Testing-MTCTE, BIS registrations, technical and policy matters excluding design detail aspects. Information on all Telecom Issues, Access to good Data Banks and All GR's.

• First hand information and part of decision making by participation in technical specifications, procurement procedures, policy formulations, Annual Plans Excellent Networking opportunities at regular intervals and Participation in regular meetings &buyer seller meets with PMO, NSA, DPIIT, DoT, BSNL, MTNL, TRAI, TDSAT, TEC, QA, GEM, Meity, Railways, private Telecom Operators, and International Delegations.

• Association will assist to organize a tailor-made product launch show, roadshow, seminar focusing exclusively for Member’s company on reimbursement basis.

• Association will help identify and for putting up factories, office, construction, decoration, Human Resources including recruitment or on outsourcing basis on reimbursement cost basis.

• Association will help arrange any licenses required, meetings with Senior Government officials, filing of application, pursuing, and speeding up process on reimbursement basis or project cost basis.

• Information and access to numerous Telecom, IT & Allied Events, Programs & Seminars

• Association offers complimentary information and advice on probable partners inbusiness.

• Assistance in market research and product surveys based on secondary data. Identification of suitable agency for primary research data.

• Visa facilitation facilities B2B trade services.

• Assistance in Imports and Exports policy matters.

• Access to lots of data bank of various associations and chamber of commerce, embassies.

• In brining awareness of environment hazards from e-waste, pollution, radiation etc. amongst the users and public in general.

• In encouraging adoption of appropriate means for avoiding or reducing environmental hazards and exposure in the applications of radiations and nuclear technology, such as power generation, industry, medicine, agriculture, scientific research etc. thereby maximizing the benefits which are derived out of these applications while minimizing the risks

• In facilitating contacts and exchange of information amongst specialists in environment protection and related disciplines in E- waste, EM radiation, pollution, green policies within India and other countries.

• In taking appropriate steps to carry out, support and encourage research and development as well as teaching in the various fields relevant to trade, manufacturing and environment protection.

Publicity Assistance 

• Association participates in many National and International exhibitions. The Member’s product catalogues/posters would be on display in all these exhibitions and all queries generated would be sent to members.

•  A part of TEMA brand family - Listing with Photograph in TEMA Directory, as and when published. Entry in TEMA website and in Directory of Indian Telecom Manufacturers ( including overseas member manufacturers also) https://www.indiantelecomdirectory.com/ 

•  The Member’s product catalogues would be put up on display in the office of the Associations, as per availability of space.

• Association will send Catalogues of Member’s company to all other Members in soft format. All queries generated would be sent to Members. 

• Association will send Member’s EDM and mail brochures to its entire database of over 50,000 mail databases, on separate payment basis. 

Marketing Assistance 

• Association will provide opportunities for speaker slot in various association organized Events in India, as per their criteria’s. 

• Association will provide opportunities for table top in various association organized Events in India, on subsidized payment basis.

•  Association will screen and arrange One-to-One Business Meetings with potential companies

• Association will explore identification of potential partners for strategic alliances.

• Association will help identify customer focused requirements in scope of identifying agents, distributors, marketing agencies etc. 

• Association supports various international events and exhibitions. Member’s companies are allowed to participate in those events on complimentary or discounted basis on case-to-case basis. If Association has a free booth, it is offered free to member companies. 

Logistical Support

• Association will provide hotel, transportation, presentation, food, interpreter, documentation, escort services, venue for meeting, all meals on reimbursement basis.

Training & HRD/Spiritual Support

• Association assist member companies for skill development, technical trainings, personality development, etiquettes training, meditational and spiritual trainings, human resource programs and various team building exercises and activities, tailor made for members on reimbursement basis.

SPECIAL PREVILGED BENEFITS FOR FOLLOWING MEMBERS -

i) Corporate Members being (treated as Prime Members) with turnover above 200 Crores

ii) REGULAR MEMBERS but joined as Prime Members with additional membership fees of Rs 50,000 p.m. payable half-yearly or yearly.

• Privilege to be Chairman of One Expert Committee/National Council and Co Chairman of One Expert Committee/National Council of their interest.

• Privilege to get a visiting card of TEMA/CMAI in their name.

•  Mandatory opportunity to speak and address at all events/conferences organized by TEMA/CMAI

• Free distribution of brochures/catalogues in all the events organized by CMAI/TEMA

•  First preference for nomination to any and all the Committees formed by Govt/ BIS/ TEC/ Meity/ Niti Aayog/ DPIIT/ MEA etc.

• Privilege to welcome and present mementos/bouquets/Shawls to VIPs in TEMA/CMAI events.

•  Opportunity for Exclusive one to one meetings with Govt./Ministers/Secretaries/International Delegations.

• Opportunity for an exclusive one to one meeting with the Secretary General/Dy. Secretary General/Director of ITU Geneva in Geneva or during their India visit (almost at least once a year)

•  Privilege to have right to organize any specific event, seminar, workshop, press conference, national or international delegation with Association on reimbursement basis.

• Privilege to take part in presentations before Government Committees, Forums, Parliamentary Standing Committees etc. subject to restrictions imposed by concerned authority.

•  Association will allow hyper linking its website with Member’s website to enable all traffic on Association website to easy access to Member’s site.

•  Assured Complimentary participation in delegations offered by MOU partners.

•  Assured Complimentary space in Indian and foreign Exhibition booths to Associations offered by MOU partners (CES, India Telecom, Taitronics Taiwan, CEATEC Japan, KES etc.)

• Privilege in meeting with Ministers, VIPS, Secretaries and Senior Officials of Government of India, PMO, DPIIT, NSA, DOT, Meity, State Government, Niti Aayog (Planning Commission), RBI, Foreign dignitaries and delegations etc.  

• Assured priority opportunities for speaking slots in various conferences in India and abroad organized by Association.  

• Assured on subsidized rates table space and distribution for brochures in Association conducted seminars/conferences.  

• Assured priorities for representation on behalf of Association in various Government Committees/forums as and when asked by Government.  

• Assured opportunity to sponsor/Co-sponsor Association events and to advertise in prime locations, in Association publications, periodicals, newsletters etc.  

• Assured priority dealing of all the correspondence by the secretariat.  

• Assured priority introduction to customers.