WPC stands for Wireless Planning and Coordination, which falls under the Wing of the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, which was founded in 1952 with established headquarters in New Delhi and Regional Offices based in Guwahati, Calcutta, Mumbai and Chennai. The essential responsibility of WPC is the issuance of licenses regarding amateur radio licenses, along with monitorisation and administration over the frequency spectrum. In addition to these responsibilities, WPS is also authorised for WPC ETA Certification, which stands for WPC Equipment Type Authorization Certification and other wireless certifications.
The approval is required for the process of any form of radio-frequency enabled device. Any import of radio-based frequency equipment into India would require permission from the WPC department. This agency would make sure that the service provider shall comply with all licensing criteria. Wireless coordination and planning the Department of Telecommunications control the wing (DoT). This wing would be in charge of radio frequency testing and licensing requirements for wireless testing and frequency testing.