India reaffirmed its leadership ambition in 6G technology during the ‘Bharat 6G 2025’ International Conference.
- Highlighted 6G as a civilisation-scale opportunity with transformative impact.
- Reinforces commitment to Bharat 6G Vision and India’s role as a global tech leader.
What is 6G Technology?
Sixth generation of wireless technology; successor to 5G.
Expected to deliver:
- Data speeds up to 1 Tbps
- Latency as low as 100 microseconds
- Hyper-connectivity, immersive AR/VR experiences, intelligent automation.
IMT 2030 (ITU Framework):
- 6G Technology has been named IMT 2030 by International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
- India has played a front-runner role in shaping this global 6G framework
What is Bharat 6G Vision?
- Launched in 2023.
- Based on affordability, sustainability, and ubiquity.
- Aims to position India as a global leader in 6G telecom by 2030.
Significance:
- Builds upon India’s robust 5G foundation with over 4.35 lakh 5G base stations deployed by 2024.
- Seeks to revolutionize the digital ecosystem with future-proof, secure, and green networks.
Key Features:
- Timeline: 9-year mission (2022–2031) with phased milestones—R&D, trials, and standard-setting.
- Infrastructure:
- 6G Terahertz (THz) Testbed and Advanced Optical Communication Testbed for research.
- 100 5G labs sanctioned across academic institutions in FY 2023–24.
Bharat 6G Alliance: National collaborative platform with academia, startups, industries, and policymakers.
ITU 2030 Alignment:
- Conforms with International Mobile Technology (IMT) 2030 framework of ITU.
- Focus on ubiquitous connectivity, interoperability, and sustainability.
