HCA was signed in a virtual ceremony during the World Telecommunications Standardization Assembly-20 (WTSA-20) being held in Geneva, Switzerland.
HCA provides the legal and financial framework for the establishment and operations of the Area Office and innovation center of ITU in New Delhi, India.
ITU is the United Nations specialized agency responsible for information and Communication technologies (ICTs).
India has taken many initiatives to develop telecom standards. ITU recognized 5Gi standards developed in India.