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The central government has approved 104 research and development projects worth INR 271 crore to support the development of 6G technology under the Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF). In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha earlier this week, Minister of State for Telecom Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani said the initiatives form part of the Bharat 6G Mission, which aims to position India among global leaders in sixth-generation telecom technology by 2030. The government had earlier released the Bharat 6G Vision Document outlining a roadmap for research, development and deployment of next-generation networks. In addition, 100 5G Use Case Labs have been established in academic institutions across the country to help students, researchers and startups develop applications and capabilities that will support future 6G networks and related digital infrastructure.
The central government has approved 104 research and development projects worth approximately INR 271 crore to accelerate the development of sixth-generation telecommunications technology under the Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF). Advertisement
In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha earlier this week, Minister of State for Telecom Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani said the projects have been sanctioned to promote research, innovation and indigenous technology development as part of the country's long-term strategy for next-generation telecom networks.
The initiatives form part of the Bharat 6G Mission, a national programme aimed at positioning India among global leaders in 6G technology development by the end of the decade. According to the minister, the government had earlier released the Bharat 6G Vision Document in March 2023, outlining the country's roadmap for research, development and eventual deployment of 6G communication systems.
Pemmasani informed Parliament that, as of February 2026, a total of 104 projects valued at about INR 271 crore have been approved under the Telecom Technology Development Fund for the research and development of 6G-related technologies.
The projects are intended to support indigenous innovation and encourage participation from Indian startups, academic institutions, research organisations and technology companies working in the telecommunications ecosystem.
In addition to research funding, the government has also established 100 5G Use Case Labs across academic institutions in the country. These facilities are designed to enable students, researchers and startups to experiment with advanced applications using 5G technology while developing the skills and capabilities that will be required for future 6G networks.
The labs provide a testing environment where innovators can build and evaluate applications in areas such as smart infrastructure, industrial automation, digital services and next-generation connectivity solutions.
The minister also said the government is supporting the development of advanced 6G test beds to strengthen India's research capabilities in emerging communication technologies. These include specialised facilities for 6G Terahertz (THz) communication systems and advanced optical communication networks.
The test beds are being developed through collaboration between academic institutions, research organisations and industry partners. They are expected to help scientists and engineers test new communication models, network architectures and spectrum technologies that could form the foundation of future telecom systems.
Experts note that early investments in research infrastructure and technology development are critical for countries seeking to play a leading role in the global telecommunications industry. The development of 6G technology is expected to enable significantly higher data speeds, ultra-low latency and advanced connectivity applications compared with current 5G networks.
Through the Bharat 6G Mission and related initiatives, the government aims to strengthen domestic research capabilities while encouraging collaboration between academia, industry and startups to develop next-generation telecommunications technologies in India.
Source - PTI
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