Bharat 6G Mission: Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia Proudly Chairs Apex Council Meeting

The Union Minister of Communications, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, chaired the Apex Council Meeting of the Bharat 6G Mission, reviewing the progress of the Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA) and charting the next steps toward India’s goal of establishing global leadership in 6G technologies by 2030.

The meeting saw participation from Union MoS for Communications Dr. Chandrasekhar Pemmasani, Secretary (Telecom) Dr. Neeraj Mittal, Principal Scientific Adviser Prof. Ajay Sood, senior officials from multiple ministries, academia, R&D institutions, telecom service providers, industry stakeholders, and members of B6GA.

Government’s Vision and Strategic Direction

Addressing the Council, Shri Scindia reiterated the Government’s commitment to accelerating 6G innovation, stating that India must transition rapidly from early-stage leadership to global dominance in future communication technologies.

He outlined four priority directives:

1. Continue leapfrogging by investing in cutting-edge future technologies.

2. Examine the entire 6G value chain end-to-end, from silicon to devices to networks.

3. Break down complex R&D challenges into actionable, time-bound modules.

4. Set measurable quarterly targets for each Working Group to ensure accountability.

The Minister emphasized that India must shape the future of wireless communication—not follow it—and that 6G benefits must reach every citizen, including rural communities, in line with the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.

India’s Shift from Technology User to Technology Creator

Union MoS Dr. Pemmasani highlighted the release of eight technical reports and whitepapers from B6GA, covering:

• AI-native networks

• Spectrum management

• Green telecom initiatives

• RF sensing

• Emerging applications

“These achievements mark India’s historic transition from a technology implementer to a technology creator,” he stated.

Scientific Advisor Calls for Mission-Mode Execution

Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood stressed the need for:

• Mission-mode execution of 6G initiatives

• Stronger integration of cybersecurity in AI and 6G architecture

• Rapid advancements in quantum communication, now moving from concept to reality

• Exploration of convergence between quantum tech, cybersecurity, and next-gen networks

He underscored the need for clearly defined deliverables to achieve global leadership.

Update from the Department of Telecommunications

Secretary (Telecom) Dr. Neeraj Mittal reviewed key decisions from previous meetings, including:

• Timelines for indigenous 6G chipsets (SoCs) and 6G base stations (BTS) by 2027–28

• The Indian silicon roadmap

• Strengthening India’s position in the ITU IMT-2030 (6G) framework

• Accelerating sustainability KPIs

• Expansion of international engagements

He emphasized connecting research, standards, testing, and deployment to fast-track India’s 6G rollout.

₹1-Lakh-Crore RDI Fund to Boost Frontier Tech Research

The recently approved ₹1-lakh-crore Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund, anchored within ANRF, was highlighted as a major enabler of:

• AI-native network innovation

• Semiconductor and photonics development

• Advanced sensing

• Cybersecurity

• Satellite–terrestrial network integration

This marks one of India’s largest-ever public research investment frameworks.

Unveiling of 5G Use Case Lab Publications

Shri Scindia released three key booklets:

1. The 5G Use Case Lab: From Infrastructure to Innovation

2. 5G Lab Book – Edition 1: Experiments in 5G Core, 5G NR & Use Cases

3. 5G Hackathon Compendium documenting nationwide 5G prototypes

These publications showcase the evolution of India’s 100 5G labs from basic infrastructure to real-world innovation hubs across multiple sectors.

Awards to Best Performing 5G Labs

The Minister honoured four institutions under the Excellent Category:

• Punjab Engineering College – Strong prototype pipeline across multiple sectors

• Banasthali Vidyapith – Leadership in private 5G, MEC, AI, automation

• IIT Roorkee (AMRIT) – India’s first deployed RIS, patents, commercialisation

• Thapar University – Innovations in V2X, accessibility tools, drone detection, and infrastructure monitoring

Bharat 6G Alliance: Significant Expansion & Global Outreach

The Alliance reported major progress:

• Growth from 16 founding members to over 84 organisations

• Seven Working Groups covering the full 6G technology stack

• New international MoUs and collaborative R&D partnerships

• Development of India-led 6G applications, sustainability frameworks and device research

Stakeholder Feedback for Strengthening India’s 6G Roadmap

Members of the Apex Council provided strategic inputs to refine:

• Testing and certification mechanisms

• IPR and patent generation

• Interoperability frameworks

• Ecosystem development for devices, chipsets, and networks

These suggestions will shape the action plan for the next review cycle.

About Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA)

The Bharat 6G Alliance is a multi-stakeholder platform bringing together:

• Academia

• R&D institutions

• Industry leaders

• Startups

• Public institutions

Its mission is to build a future-ready, indigenous 6G ecosystem and position India as a frontrunner in global telecom innovation.

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Source: PIB