New Delhi— In a landmark moment for India’s digital and communication ecosystem, the Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, officially launched the SAKSHAM-3000, a high-capacity switch-cum-router with 25.6 terabits per second throughput, developed indigenously by the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT). The launch ceremony took place at C-DOT’s Delhi campus, marking a major step toward achieving self-reliance in critical telecom infrastructure.
A Future-Ready Platform for India’s Digital Infrastructure
SAKSHAM-3000 is a next-generation data centre switch-cum-router designed to meet the growing demands of large-scale computing clusters, hyperscale data centres, 5G/6G networks, and AI workloads. Engineered with 32 ports of 400G, and supporting Ethernet speeds from 1G to 400G, it boasts ultra-low latency, high reliability, and an advanced C-DOT Router Operating System (CROS).
With its compact design, flexible licensing, hot-swappable components, and energy efficiency, SAKSHAM-3000 is positioned to serve as a versatile backbone for modern enterprise, telecom, and government networks. The system supports a full stack of networking protocols — including Layer-2, IP, and MPLS — and features Quality of Service (QoS) mechanisms such as WRR and WRED.
Dr. Sekhar’s Vision: From Delivery to Global Leadership
Speaking at the launch, Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar hailed the innovation as a milestone in India’s journey toward AtmaNirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India) and global tech leadership. “C-DOT has entered a new phase — one of delivery, deployment, and global ambition,” he said.
Praising C-DOT engineers for their spirit and dedication, he declared, “This work is not just technical — it is nation-building.” He called upon the team to think five years ahead, urging them to shape the future instead of merely participating in projects.
In a bold statement of intent, Dr. Sekhar said, “By 2047, C-DOT must stand shoulder to shoulder with global giants like Nokia, Ericsson, and Huawei.” He assured that the Government of India would back this ambition with greater autonomy, funding, and global partnerships, and emphasized participation in international standards bodies like 3GPP, ITU, and ETSI.
India’s Breakthroughs and C-DOT’s Role
Dr. Sekhar also lauded India’s recent technological advancements led by C-DOT — including indigenous development of 4G/5G core networks, quantum communication systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced disaster management platforms. “The country is with you,” he assured the C-DOT engineers, adding, “Let’s move from success to significance.”
Gratitude from the C-DOT Leadership
Dr. Rajkumar Upadhyay, CEO of C-DOT, thanked the Minister for his guidance and motivational support during his lab tour. “C-DOT is fully committed to contributing to the Prime Minister’s vision of a digitally empowered, self-reliant India,” he said.
Conclusion
With the launch of SAKSHAM-3000, India takes a firm step forward in establishing indigenous capabilities in telecom hardware — a sector critical to national security, economic growth, and global competitiveness. C-DOT’s innovation not only reflects India’s growing R&D capabilities but also sends a strong message of tech sovereignty on the global stage.
As India aims for digital leadership by 2047, SAKSHAM-3000 stands as a symbol of what is possible when vision, engineering excellence, and national will converge.
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