Govt Approves ₹271 Cr for 104 New 6G Research Projects

• Govt approves 104 projects worth ₹271 crore for 6G R&D.
• Funding provided under Telecom Technology Development Fund.
• Part of Bharat 6G Mission targeting leadership by 2030.

To speed up 6G telecommunications technologies, the Indian government has sanctioned 104 research projects which amount to a financial assistance of 271 crore, stated the Ministry of Communications. The grants were given under the Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) scheme to develop India's potential in next-generation wireless networks.

Parliament was informed by Minister of State for Communications Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar that the projects intend to back the research and development of the telecom technologies that are capable of succeeding the 5G networks in operation today. As part of the Bharat 6G Mission, the project aims at making India one of the leading countries in 6G technology by 2030.

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Previously, the government came out with the Bharat 6G Vision Document that lays down a roadmap for the research, development, and deployment of 6G networks in India. The approach is centered on creating indigenous capabilities, fostering innovation, and broaching the participation of the startups, research communities, and technology firms.

To get ready for future networks, the government has set up 100 5G Use Case Labs in various academic institutions around the country. These labs give students, startups, and researchers the opportunity to try out real-world applications, create expertise, and come up with solutions that might eventually back the deployment of 6G technologies.

Projects supported by TTDF are aimed at fostering the development of telecom technologies locally, lessening dependence on foreign equipment, and creating a robust domestic innovation environment. Ultimately, 6G networks might offer incredibly fast data rates, communication with negligible delay, and highly advanced applications in different areas such as healthcare manufacturing smart cities, and autonomous systems.