Govt Unveils Bharat 5G Portal for Quantum, IPR and 6G Research

By siliconindia  |  Wednesday, 31 January 2024, 08:24:53 AM IST

Govt Unveils Bharat 5G Portal for Quantum, IPR and 6G Research
India has successfully executed one of the most rapid 5G deployments globally, prompting the government to initiate efforts towards advancing the next-generation telecom technology. Telecom Secretary Neeraj Mittal introduced the "Bharat 5G Portal," a comprehensive platform designed to streamline and centralize activities related to quantum, intellectual property rights (IPR), as well as 5G and 6G research. Proposals are now being invited for accelerated research in the development of the 6G ecosystem.
“India's 5G rollout is among the fastest in the world and now, we are already talking about 6G", Mittal said after launching the portal. He said India has the second largest telecom network in the world and has ‘surprised’ the world with the development of Indigenous 4G/5G technologies in a short span of time.
“India has one lakh startups today and it is a great opportunity for countries to collaborate with India. The world has realized that India is a trusted partner, and everybody now wants to collaborate with India whether it is on 5G or 6G technology", he said.
The government is actively supporting investment opportunities for startups in the telecommunications sector. At the Bharat Telecom event, a dedicated session titled "Bridging Dreams and Funding: Connecting Venture Capital/Investors to the Future of Startups" was launched by Mittal. Within this session, 26 startups presented their innovative telecom products, drawing the participation of over 10 venture capitalists and investors.
The government believes that such initiatives are a testament to India's commitment to technological advancement and the growth of the telecom industry. “India continues to be the third largest tech start-up ecosystem globally; we need to create new business opportunities for the Indian manufacturers by encouraging the participation of more start-ups", the secretary said.

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