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India’s Roadmap for 6G

Context:

Government of India is aligning with ITU-R recommendation M.2160 and has initiated measures to position India as a global leader in 6G technology by 2030.

Global Framework:

  • ITU-R recommendation 2160 (IMT-2030) provides the global roadmap for 6G rollout by 2030.
  • 6G envisages enhanced data speeds, ultra-low latency, AI-native networks, communication-sensing integration, and coverage via terrestrial + non-terrestrial networks.

India’s Vision:

  • Bharat 6G Vision Document (released March 2023) sets the objective to design, develop, and deploy indigenous 6G technology.
  • Goal:ubiquitous, intelligent, and secure connectivity for quality living and to establish India as a global 6G leader by 2030.

Government Initiatives:

  • 5G Labs: 100 labs set up across academic institutions for 6G-ready ecosystem.
  • Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF): Launched October 2022; 104 projects worth ?275.88 crore sanctioned for 6G R&D.
  • Bharat 6G Alliance: Network of industry, academia, research institutes, and standards bodies; signed MoUs with global 6G alliances.
  • Technology Innovation Hub at IIIT Bangalore (Comet Foundation): Works on Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS) and O-RAN Massive MIMO to enhance future 6G coverage and sensing.

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