India Advances in 6G Technology with C-DOT and IIT Bombay Collaboration
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | C-DOT and IIT Bombay collaborate to develop an indigenous 6G optical chipset. |
| Project Title | Optical Transceiver Chipset for High-Bandwidth 6G Wireless Links |
| Collaborating Organizations | Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) and Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT Bombay) |
| Funding Mechanism | Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) 6G Call for Proposal by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) |
| Objective | Develop high-bandwidth optical transceivers for 6G wireless links to enable high-speed communication in rural and challenging terrains. |
| Applications | - Last-mile terrestrial connectivity in rural areas- Satellite-based communication for remote and challenging terrains- High-speed internet in underserved regions |
| Key Stakeholders | - Dr. Rajkumar Upadhyay (CEO, C-DOT)- Prof. Shalabh Gupta (Principal Investigator, IIT Bombay) |
| Vision | - Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-reliant India)- Bharat 6G (India's 6G vision) |
| Target Year for Deployment | 2030 |
| Key Features | - Affordable, sustainable, and ubiquitous 6G solutions- Focus on digital inclusion and technological self-reliance |