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Time of India
8 hours ago
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- Time of India
Leadership in 6G key to securing India's technological sovereignty: Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani
NEW DELHI: Minister of State (MoS) for Communications Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani on Monday reviewed the ongoing initiatives under the Bharat 6G Mission , with a focus on government-funded research, progress in global standard-setting, and challenges affecting the ecosystem. 'Chaired a review meeting on Bharat 6G Mission to ensure that our efforts are truly outcome-oriented,' Pemmasani tweeted on the social media platform X. 'Discussed India's role in global 6G standard-setting, progress of over 100 funded R&D proposals, and examined how far we've moved towards our objectives. Also sought to understand the challenges faced by innovators and the ecosystem,' he added. Pemmasani said the government of India is committed to making India a global hub for the next generation of telecom innovation , adding that leadership in the 6G technology will be vital to securing 'our technological sovereignty and digital prosperity'. The minister and the stakeholders discussed the significance of the sixth-generation (6G) technology for India, which is expected to provide intelligent, secure and ultra-reliable applications in remote healthcare, smart agriculture, precision manufacturing and other verticals. 6G will also enable more innovative applications, including real-time sensing, AI-driven networks , and terabit-category speeds. The sixth-generation networks are expected to be commercialised from 2030, with multinational gear makers Nokia, Ericsson, and others, already working on relevant research and development (R&D) activities. India aims to be among the countries shaping 6G networks. The Bharat 6G Vision, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 23, 2023, has envisaged an ambitious path for India to design, develop, and deploy 6G technologies by 2030. The document has envisioned that India will have 10% of global IPRs in 6G, development of indigenous products, and deployment of affordable solutions. Notably, the Bharat 6G Alliance, a collaborative platform of the industry, academia, startups, and others, has global partnerships with Japan, Singapore, and Finland in 6G. Besides, India is actively working on terahertz communication and AI-native networks. During the meeting, Pemmasani reviewed R&D proposals funded by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) through the Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) and other mechanisms. The funds were released in this fiscal year, but the minister stressed on evaluating the actual progress, an industry executive told ETTelecom. Pemmasani directed that routine detailed reviews be conducted of the top funded projects, and suggested that regular interactions be held with beneficiaries to assess achievements and obstacles. The meeting also examined India's participation in global standard-setting bodies such as the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP).
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Business Standard
14-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
India among top six nations in global 6G patent filings: MoS Telecom
India is among the top six countries worldwide in terms of 6G patent filings, said Union Minister of State for Telecom Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani at the BHARAT 6G 2025 conference on Wednesday. Highlighting the country's strides in next-generation wireless technology, Pemmasani said over 111 research projects have received funding amounting to ₹300 crore to support innovation in 6G. "Over 111 research projects have been funded with the sanction amount of Rs 300 crore and India now ranks among the top six nations globally in 6G patent filings. We have a vast amount of talent pool and we have enough time. There is no reason for us not to lead in 6G," he added. The minister also said that 6G technology will leverage terahertz frequency bands to enable data speeds of up to one terabit per second — making it 100 times faster than current 5G networks. Pemmasani noted that India's advancements in 6G are pivotal to its aspirations of becoming a global technology leader. '6G will create entirely new industries and revolutionize existing ones, potentially adding $1 trillion to India's economy by 2035. Indigenous 6G development will also ensure that our secure communications are developed within India and secure,' he said. He also pointed out the transformative scope of the mission: 'This mission must be transformative, not like any other. Let us build a 6G ecosystem that is made in India, made for the world, secure by design and transformative in impact.' Bharat 6G Mission The Government of India has also been advancing its Bharat 6G Mission, a national initiative aimed at developing future telecom technologies. Launched in 2021, the mission is structured in two phases: the first (2023–2025) focuses on research and development, while the second (2025–2030) will support the rollout of 6G infrastructure. The Department of Telecommunications has constituted the Technology Innovation Group on 6G (TIG-6G), bringing together stakeholders from industry, academia, and research organisations. This body is responsible for drafting the roadmap for India's 6G development. Six task forces under TIG-6G are working on key focus areas such as spectrum allocation, device ecosystems, multi-platform networks, research funding, and global standards. The mission prioritises affordability, scalability, and accessibility, in line with broader policy goals promoting domestic innovation and international collaboration. An apex council oversees its progress, defines strategic goals, and ensures India's active role in global standard-setting. A proposed Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA) is also expected to foster coordination among Indian industry players, researchers, and academic institutions.
