Hello,

Dear ​Indian Government​, I am writing to express my concern against the actions telecom carriers are taking to restrict fair access to the internet (i.e. Net Neutrality)​ for all Indian Citizens​.

India is  thriving and growing nation in many fields and the internet has proved to be one of the most vital resource - it helps  our citizens​ communicate, work, and thrive. If telecom operators are ​​allowed to discriminate the flow of internet traffic solely on the basis of which services pay the most, ​you​ are allowing telecom companies control over a vital and necessary technological resource. one of the most important resource necessary to bring India out of proverty, rural illiteracy and poor communication.

Indian goverment is in danger of allowing Telecom companies to define what information ​the citizens​ can view; what entertainment they​​ can access; and what companies can innovate. This is completely unfair and harms India's long term role as major player in the global market.

I understand Indian Goverment's concern that regulation may deter telecoms from expanding access and speeds, but ​that is not so. ​The growth of telecoms and the well-being of the internet can go hand-in-hand. ​You do not want​ regulation so strong as to stifle progress, but only a framework to ensure long term and fair access for all services regardless of size.

Please understand that the internet has become one of the most important resource and vital to​ your citizens​ across all income groups. I would like to see it protected under Net Neutrality to ensure fair and equal access for​ ​all​ our citizens​. ​

Please Do not consider restricting the voice of your people. Do not cage them like that. They need freedom to express themselves , engage themselves in conversation and educate themselves with information . No other tool is better equipped to achieve this goal than Internet.