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India Set to Lead the World in 6G Technology Says Jyotiraditya Scindia
- •Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia stated that India will lead the global 6G landscape, unlike previous generations where standards were set abroad.
- •India has established the Bharat 6G Alliance and contributed 8,000 patents in 6G, including 4,500 international patents.
- •The government approved 104 projects worth Rs271 crore for 6G research and development under the Telecom Technology Development Fund.
- •India joined the US and 24 other nations in a partnership aimed at developing secure and reliable 6G wireless networks.
- •The telecom sector has experienced massive multiplicative growth, with internet users exceeding 1.1 billion and call costs dropping significantly.
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India established the Bharat 6G Alliance, joined the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) to participate in standard-setting, and contributed 8,000 patents in 6G technology, which includes 4,500 international patents. Additionally, the government approved 104 projects worth Rs 271 crore for 6G research and development under the Telecom Technology Development Fund.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released India’s 6G Vision document in March 2023 to position the nation as a leading contributor to the design, development, and deployment of 6G technology.
India joined the US and 24 other countries in a partnership aimed at developing secure, reliable, and competitive 6G wireless networks, focusing on coordinating national strategies for early next decade rollouts.
