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- TRAI approved new prepaid voice-and-SMS-only vouchers with 30-day validity.
- The amendment, notified September 22, forces operators to offer reduced-tariff vouchers.
- TRAI’s consultation received 1,132 stakeholder responses before finalising the 13th Amendment regulations.
- Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha raised concerns about 28-day recharge cycles on March 11.
- Chadha said the changes will aid senior citizens and low-budget users.