Satellite spectrum to be assigned administratively, not via auction: Scindia

New Delhi: Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia on Thursday in Parliament made it clear that satellite spectrum would be allocated administratively rather than through auction, aligning with global practices. “We cannot auction an asset which is not fully in our control. This applies not only to India but all countries on earth,” Scindia said, explaining the technical differences between mobile and satellite communications.