India’s telecom ministry plans to launch an enhanced Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) with a higher outlay by October, Minister of State for Telecom Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar said. The government has already allocated about ₹540 crore to 100+ companies under the existing TTDF, many of which are working on 6G-related research and development.
Telecom minister Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani urged Indian operators to significantly ramp up research and development to lead next-generation mobile networks. He pointed to comparatively low telecom R&D investment versus global players, even as revenues rise. The government, meanwhile, is preparing for 6G through the Bharat 6G Vision and regulatory sandboxes to encourage innovation and experimentation.
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India is positioning itself to lead the 6G revolution, but the path is far from smooth. From aligning research timelines and talent pipelines to securing the right spectrum and building industrial scale, multiple gaps could slow progress. The key question is whether current plans can translate ambition into real 6G readiness before global rivals lock in leadership.
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