New Delhi, May 26 -- The Department of Telecommunications has introduced a series of citizen-friendly reforms under the PM-WANI (Prime Minister's Wi-Fi Access Network Interface) framework aimed at simplifying public Wi-Fi access and improving digital connectivity across India.

According to the Ministry of Communications, the reforms include QR code-based authentication for laptops and secondary devices, introduction of flexible short-duration Wi-Fi plans and standardisation of hotspot names for easier identification and reliability.

According to the ministry, the new measures were introduced through DoT Circulars issued on May 22.

All PM-WANI stakeholders have been directed to implement the revised guidelines within eight weeks, making...