The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has participated in the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025. As one of the key organisers, DoT led the thematic session on ‘Digital Communication’.
Commenting on the event, secretary (T), DoT, said, “Telecom has become an enabler not only of the economy but of all technologies which are developing in various disciplines.” Meanwhile, highlighting the transformative power of connectivity and the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence, he noted, “The sector heralds a new opportunity for all of us to achieve the impossible.”
He also underscored that connectivity is the bedrock of all productive activity and that India’s telecom revolution has a direct bearing on national economic growth. He stated that India has achieved one of the fastest 5G rollouts globally, guided by the vision of the government, and that 100 5G labs have been established across the country to develop use cases and prepare the nation for leadership in 6G technologies.
He further highlighted that the government’s approach to next-generation communication is multi-pronged, supporting research and development, encouraging domestic manufacturing, and building strong bridges between academia, industry, and government. As per the secretary, over 100 research and development (R&D) projects dedicated to 6G are currently being supported, with a focus on advancing open radio access network (O-RAN), indigenous chipsets, artificial intelligence (AI)-based intelligent networks, and regulatory sandboxes to foster innovation.
He also spoke about the Bharat 6G Alliance, a pioneering initiative driven by the vision of the prime minister, which has already signed 10 international collaborations with global 6G bodies and aims for India to contribute 10 per cent of worldwide 6G patents by 2030.
