India's 6G
India aims to be a global leader in the design, development, and deployment of 6G networks, targeting commercial rollout by the year 2030.
- Global Recognition: India has already been granted over 127 patents by international organizations for 6G technology, showing strong indigenous research capabilities.
- India-US Pact: At the 2023 G20 Summit, India and the United States signed a pact to drive high-end, joint research in 6G technology.
Bharat 6G
- “Design, develop and deploy 6G network technologies that provide ubiquitous, intelligent and secure connectivity for high quality living experience for the world”
- 6G Vision is based on principles of Affordability, Sustainability, and Ubiquity. The Vision for 6G is fully aligned with the national Vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and will seek to empower every Indian to become Atmanirbhar (self-reliant) in their lives.
- At the same time, it ensures that India takes its rightful place in the world as a leading supplier of advanced telecom technologies and solutions that are affordable and contribute to the global good. The 6G Vision is thus timed just right for India’s Aazadi ka Amrit Kaal.
Bharat 6G Mission
- The research and start-up ecosystem will be tapped to bring innovations and new ideas to the table. Adequate provisions for financial support will be made available. The Mission will be completed in two phases:
- Phase 1 from 2023-2025 (2 years)
- Phase 2 from 2025-2030 (5 years)
Bharat 6G Mission - Objectives
- Facilitate and finance Research and Development, design and development of 6G technologies by Indian Startups/Companies/Research bodies/Universities;
- Enable India to become a leading global supplier of IP, products and solutions of affordable 6G telecom solutions;
- Deploy 6G technologies to act as a powerful force multiplier for India@2030;
- Enable inclusive and significant enhancement in the quality of living experience of citizens in India and across the world.
Bharat 6G Alliance - B6GA:
The Bharat 6G Alliance shall be an alliance of domestic industry, academia, national research institutions and standards organisations facilitated by the Government. The B6GA is expected to chart its own course of action based on the Bharat 6G Vision Document and further developments. B6GA will focus on the following:
- To help grow 5G Advanced/6G IPs and essential patents from India;
- Design and build Indian 5G Advanced/6G products and solutions;
- Support and energise Indian participation in 3GPP/ITU;
- To help build consortia of Indian Startups and companies;
- To facilitate market access for Indian 5G/6G technology products;
- Build coalition with like-minded 6G Global Alliances.
