The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) is the Telecom Technology development centre of the Government of India. It was established in August 1984 as an autonomous body. It was vested with full authority and total flexibility to develop state-of-the-art telecommunication technology to meet the needs of the Indian telecommunication network. Within a very short span of time, telecom switching products ideally suited to Indian conditions started revolutionizing rural telecommunication in India.Nearly 50% of present fixed line infrastructure, after allowing MNCs entry into the Telecom Market is from C-DOT technology and that in itself is a testimony to the Centre achieving its objectives fully. C-DOT has transversed the complex Telecom landscape, developing products in the area of switching, optical, satellite, wireless communication, and Telecom software. C-DOT has journeyed from a protected environment of closed market to an open and competitive market. Over the years, C-DOT has come to be looked upon as a Centre of Excellence in Telecom; projects of National importance are entrusted to C-DOT, by the Indian Government. C-DOT has evolved, from a single mission oriented organization to an R&D centre, working on several important, cutting edge technologies. And, with the support it has been receiving from the Government, especially in Projects of National Importance, the Centre will strive to maintain its National relevance.