The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC), the technical arm of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, has entered into a strategic partnership with the International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Naya Raipur aimed at jointly advancing research, innovation, and standardization in next-generation telecommunications technologies.
Partnership Objectives and Focus Areas
This collaboration blends Telecommunication Engineering Centre’s national leadership in telecom standardization with IIIT Naya Raipur’s academic research prowess to enhance India’s position in global telecommunications innovation arenas.
Key focal areas of cooperation include:
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Development of Open RAN architectures and network disaggregation for better modularity and vendor interoperability.
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Research on cognitive radio technologies and spectrum sharing aligned with World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-27) agenda.
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Joint innovation in 5G, 6G, and Internet of Things (IoT) frameworks, including creation of futuristic test environments.
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Active participation in ITU-T Study Groups and Telecommunication Engineering Centre’s national working groups to contribute to global and national telecom standards.
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Creation of India-specific test frameworks and interoperability solutions tailored for India’s diverse digital ecosystem.
Expected Outcomes and Strategic Impact
This partnership is poised to notably elevate India’s role in international telecom standardization and policy forums. By fostering indigenous research and development, the initiative supports the Government of India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat vision, aiming to make India a global telecom manufacturing and knowledge hub. It emphasizes affordable, interoperable, and vendor-neutral solutions suited to India’s connectivity needs spanning rural and urban environments.
About:-
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Telecommunication Engineering Centre serves as the Department of Telecommunications technical wing, responsible for framing telecom equipment and network standards in India, ensuring interoperability and global best practices compliance.
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IIIT Naya Raipur is designated as an institute of national importance, excelling in advanced ICT research and closely collaborating with industry and government to drive India’s digital transformation through education, innovation, and capacity building.
Conclusion
The Telecommunication Engineering Centre -IIIT Naya Raipur MoU represents a significant milestone, boosting India’s preparedness for the next telecom revolution including 6G and advanced IoT applications. The partnership fosters the development of indigenous technology, strengthening India’s digital sovereignty and leadership in the global telecom domain.
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Source: PIB
