02-07-2025
Alphion India ropes in former BSNL CMD Shrivastava as senior advisor
NEW DELHI:
Alphion India
, a provider of broadband, optical networking and the
Internet of Things
(IoT) solutions, has roped in
Anupam Shrivastava
, the former chairman and managing director (CMD) of Bharat Sachar Nigam Limited (
BSNL
) as a senior advisor to the company.
'Shrivastava's extensive industry insight will help steer Alphion India's next leg of growth as it rides the wave of rapid digital adoption across enterprises and consumers, and the government's focus on
rural broadband
,' the Mumbai-headquartered vendor said on Wednesday.
In this key role, Shrivastava will assist Alphion in formulating its company and product policy framework and drive engagement with government agencies.
During his tenure as the CMD from January 2015 to June 2019, Shrivastava was instrumental in enabling the state-controlled telecom carrier in achieving three consecutive years of operational profitability (FY2015-2017). Shrivastava also played a vital role in guiding BSNL through a period of major industry disruption, during which the company withstood competitive pressure from new market entrants.
He also helped execute critical government projects exceeding ₹1 lakh crore, including
BharatNet
, and the expansion of mobile services to remote areas.
'We are thrilled to welcome Mr Shrivastava to Alphion,' said Bharat Dave, founder, Alphion India. 'His vast knowledge of India's telecom sector and the policy ecosystem will accelerate our market development strategy and deepen our presence in India's digital landscape,' he added.
'At a time when the world is increasingly focused on self-reliance, companies like Alphion, which embody the '
Make in India
' spirit, will play a crucial role in shaping the future of connectivity. Alphion's next-generation initiatives will be pivotal in advancing digital connectivity,' Shrivastava said. 'Drawing on my experience, I will drive Alphion's mission and deepen its engagement with the public sector,' he added.
