The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC), the technical division of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT Bombay) to collaborate on joint research, studies, and technical contributions in advanced telecom technologies and standardisation activities. This strategic partnership was formalized on November 7, 2025, at IIT Bombay.
Focus Areas of Collaboration
The MoU outlines a comprehensive framework for joint efforts in several pioneering areas:
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6G Technologies: Study of 6G architecture, enabling technologies, and active participation in pre-standardization and global standards development, including contributions to 3GPP.
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Artificial Intelligence in Telecom: Development and research on AI-driven telecom applications for intelligent networks, automation, and predictive maintenance, with the vision of embedding AI-native capabilities in future 6G systems.
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Core Network: Collaborative research and technical contributions in telecommunications core networks.
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Satellite Communication Systems: Indigenous design and development of low-cost satellite communication terminals focused on rural connectivity and remote sensing.
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Signalling Requirements and Protocols: Joint studies on signaling protocols across Next Generation Networks (NGN), Voice over IP (VoIP), IMT-2020/2030, and signaling-based telecom architectures.
Strategic Goals and National Impact
The partnership intends to accelerate indigenous R&D and enhance India’s influence within global standardisation entities such as ITU-T and 3GPP. It aligns closely with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, promoting self-reliance through development of India-specific standards, test frameworks, and home-grown telecom solutions. This initiative represents a significant leap towards securing critical communications infrastructure and reducing import dependency.
Official Ceremony and Leadership
The MoU was signed by Shri Amit Kumar Srivastava, Deputy Director General (Mobile Technologies), TEC, and Prof. Sachin Patwardhan, Dean (Research & Development), IIT Bombay. The event was held in the presence of senior officials from both organizations, including Shri Syed Tausif Abbas, Senior DDG & Head (TEC), and faculty from IIT Bombay’s Electrical Engineering Department.
Conclusion
The TEC-IIT Bombay collaboration marks a pivotal step in India’s journey toward global leadership in cutting-edge telecom technologies and standardization. By merging academic excellence with government technical expertise, the partnership is set to drive innovation in core networks, AI-driven telecom systems, satellite communications, and signaling protocols, empowering India’s telecom ecosystem for the future.
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Source: PIB
