🛰️ Key Highlights
- New Centre of Excellence at VTU Bengaluru
- Inaugurated a 100,000 sq ft Hub & Spoke Centre of Excellence aiming to advance research in 5G/6G, AI/ML, AR/VR, quantum computing, and more, in collaboration with VTU, VRIF, and the Telecom Centre of Excellence.
- Scindia emphasized: “The future lies in 6G, AI, quantum computing and beyond. We must be prepared to lead this transformation.”
- Bharat 6G Alliance Progress Review
- Scindia reviewed progress with the Bharat 6G Alliance, now comprising 80 member organizations (including 30+ startups).
- The alliance is focused on developing indigenous Radio Access Network (RAN), inclusive rural connectivity, and cross-sectoral applications (agriculture, healthcare, smart cities).
- He urged clear roadmaps and rigorous progress reviews, aiming for 10% of global 6G IP from India.
- Global Patent and R&D Ambitions
- India aims to be among the top six nations in 6G patents, targeting 10% of global 6G patents by 2027, with 111 R&D projects sanctioned (~₹300 cr).
- Rahul policy frameworks and public–private partnerships are being strengthened to support 6G testbeds and ecosystem readiness.
- International Collaboration & Global Standards
- Bharat 6G Alliance is collaborating internationally with countries like USA, Germany, Brazil, South Korea.
- India is actively participating in global bodies (like ITU) to help shape 6G standards and regulations—aiming to lead in both innovation and policy.
