Central Govt To Play Key Role In Shaping Global 6G Networks: Telecom Secretary

Dr Neeraj Mittal, Secretary (Telecom), emphasized that the Centre will play a crucial role in shaping standards and infrastructure for 6G networks worldwide. He also said that this initiative aims to create a cohesive and coordinated effort to advance 6G technology, ensuring all projects benefit from collective expertise and resources.

The Centre of Excellence, a sub-centre of Telecom Centres of Excellence (TCoE)-India, will lead the development and deployment of 6G technology, promising unprecedented speeds, ultra-low latency, and enhanced connectivity.

This hub for innovation will unite academic and industry experts to collaborate on cutting-edge projects, fostering new applications and services leveraging 6G’s capabilities.

This centre will also facilitate integration with the existing 5G Test Bed at IIT Madras, developed indigenously through a collaborative project involving eight institutes and funded by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).

Inaugurated by PM Modi in May 2022, the 5G Test Bed has been extensively used by industry and academia for testing new 5G products and use cases. The DoT has also funded two next-generation testbeds to advance 6G research.

Under the Bharat 6G Vision, the DoT is currently evaluating 470 proposals focused on “Accelerated Research on the 6G Ecosystem.”