Source: The post is based on the article “DoT Launches Bharat 6G Alliance to Drive Innovation and Collaboration in Next-Generation Wireless Technology” published in PIB on 4th July 2023
What is the News?
The Union Minister for Communications has launched Bharat 6G Alliance. It will work towards setting up the 6G network in India.
What is Bharat 6G Alliance?
Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA) is a collaborative platform consisting of public and private companies, academia, research institutions, and standards development organizations.
Objectives of the alliance:
– To understand the business and societal needs of 6G beyond technical requirements.
–Foster consensus on the needs, and promote high-impact open research and development (R&D) initiatives.
– To bring together Indian startups, companies, and the manufacturing ecosystem to drive the design, development, and deployment of 6G technologies in India.
– To facilitate market access for Indian telecom technology products and services, enabling the country to emerge as a global leader in 6G technology.
– Government aims for 10 per cent of 6G patents by 2030.
What is Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF)?
Launched in: 2022
Aim: To fund R&D in rural-specific communication technology applications and form synergies among academia, start-ups, research institutes, and the industry to build and develop the telecom ecosystem.
– To promote technology ownership and indigenous manufacturing, create a culture of technology co-innovation, reduce imports, boost export opportunities, and create Intellectual Property.
Funding: 5% of annual collections from the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) will be available for the TTDF Scheme.
What is the Digital Communication Innovation Square(DCIS) Initiative?
Digital Communication Innovation Square initiative was launched under the Champion Services Sector Scheme.
Aim: To foster an ecosystem of indigenously developed telecom equipment, in a bid to reduce reliance on imported equipment and technologies.
Under the initiative, startups will get a grant of Rs 50 lakhs, while MSMEs will get a grant of Rs 2 crore, and a consortium will get a grant of Rs 10 crore. Financial support will be provided to those projects and ideas that have reached at least the proof of concept level.
– The initiative will also provide the selected startups and MSMEs mentorships, incubation, and technical advisory support during the project.
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