This document provides information about the 2G spectrum scam in India. It describes that spectrum refers to the range of electromagnetic waves used for radio communication. Private companies obtain licenses from the government to use spectrum and charge subscriptions. The scam involved politicians, officials, and businessmen illegally undercharging mobile telephone companies for spectrum licenses. It is estimated that the scam resulted in a total loss of 1.76 lakh crore (176,000 crore) rupees for the Indian government, making it one of the largest scams in India.

2. What is 2G SPECTRUM?
Spectrum is full range of Electronic
Magnetic Radiations.
Also called as Radio Waves.
Used for radio communication &
applications.
Private players use & charge
subscriptions.

3. Need for allocation of spectrum
Pvt. Players cant afford satellites.
Govt. launches satellite & charges money
from pvt. Players.
Applications came to Govt. for allocation.
Decision took place according to
company’s past.

4. Introduction
 Involves Politicians, Govt. officials, and
Business Tycoon.
 Illegal undercharging mobile telephone
companies.
 Total loss estimated 1.76 lakh crore rupees.
 Listed 2nd in top 10 Scams of India.

5. Parties involves in Scam:-
A.RAJA ( FORMER UNION CABINET MINISTER)
M.K. Kanimozhi ( Member of Parliament)
 Siddarth Behura ( Telecom Secretary)
 RK Chandolia ( Raja’s Private Secretary)
 Vinod Goenka ( Managing Director Swan Telecom)

6. How irregularities happen in 2G Scam?
 Process of allotment of 2G spectrum licenses started by
DOT.(Aug)
 DOT receives 575 applications for license.(Oct)
 PM writes Raja directing for allotment in fair manner, includes T
& C.
 Raja writes back to Pm rejecting his recommendations.
 DOT decides to issue license on FCFS.

7. How irregularities happen in 2G Scam?
(2/2)
 Swan Telecom & Unitech got license without any
prior Experience.
 Sold to further companies at higher rates.
 This process causes loss to Govt.

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