India's Leap into 6G: Centre of Excellence Inaugurated at IITM Research Park
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Inauguration of the Centre of Excellence on "Classical and Quantum Communications for 6G" |
| Location | IITM Research Park, Chennai |
| Inaugurated by | Dr Neeraj Mittal, Secretary (Telecom) |
| Attendees | Shri Sanjeev Kumar Bidwai, Sp DGT, Tamil Nadu |
| Purpose | Spearhead development and deployment of 6G technology |
| Key Features | Unprecedented speeds, ultra-low latency, enhanced connectivity |
| Workshop | Three-day workshop to foster collaboration in 6G R&D |
| Hub for Innovation | Collaboration between academic and industry experts on 6G projects |
| 5G Test Bed Integration | Interconnect with the 5G Test Bed at IIT Madras, inaugurated by PM Modi in May 2022 |
| Funding | Funded by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications |
| Bharat 6G Vision | Released by PM Modi on March 23, 2023; aims for India to lead in 6G by 2030 |
| Principles | Affordability, Sustainability, Ubiquity |
| IMT-2030 Framework | ITU's 6G framework approved on June 22, 2023; focuses on sustainability, security, and resilience |
| Capabilities | 15 capabilities identified, 9 enhanced from 5G (e.g., latency, mobility, security) |