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The National Communications Academy (NCA) was formed by merging three training institutes under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT): the National Telecommunications Institute for Policy Research, Innovation and Training (NTIPRIT), the National Institute of Communication Finance (NICF), and the Wireless Monitoring Training & Development Centre (WMTDC). This merger was approved by the Minister of Communications on the recommendation of the Committee for Organisational Reforms to enhance integration, efficiency, and resource optimization. The NCA will be headed by the Secretary (T) as its ex-officio Chairperson and will include the Additional Secretary (T) as Vice-Chairperson. The NCA aims to create a more integrated training environment and offer interdisciplinary research and innovation opportunities. The Governing Council of the NCA, chaired by the Secretary (Telecom), will oversee strategic, policy, budget, and other significant matters.