India aims to secure 10% of global 6G patents by 2030
India is aiming high—planning to secure 10% of global 6G patents by 2030.
The announcement came from Neeraj Mittal, Secretary of the Department of Telecommunications, at this year's ESTIC event at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, where over 3,000 participants from academia, research institutions, industry, and government are gathering to talk innovation.
Invest in R&D projects, set up test beds
The plan? Invest in over 100 R&D projects and set up test beds for cutting-edge terahertz and optical tech.
The Bharat 6G Alliance—bringing together government, industry, and universities—is pushing for homegrown manufacturing and fresh ideas to make sure India doesn't miss out on the next telecom wave.
AI will be at the core of India's 6G roadmap
AI is front and center in India's 6G roadmap. The goal is smarter, self-healing networks powered by open Radio Access Networks (RAN) and locally made chipsets.
It's all about building secure, scalable tech that fits with Atmanirbhar Bharat—so when 2030 rolls around, India's ready for real-world 6G.