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In order to drive innovation and collaboration in next-generation wireless technology, Union Minister of Communications and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw has unveiled the Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA), a collaborative platform consisting of public and private companies, academia, research institutions, and Standards development organizations. 

B6GA will forge coalitions and synergies with other 6G Global Alliances, fostering international collaboration and knowledge exchange. The primary objective of B6GA is to understand the business and societal needs of 6G beyond technology requirements, foster consensus on these needs, and promote high-impact open research and development (R&D) initiatives.

One of the key goals of B6GA is to facilitate market access for Indian telecom technology products and services, enabling the country to emerge as a global leader in 6G technology. To achieve this, these efforts shall promote technology ownership and indigenous manufacturing, create a culture of technology co-innovation, reduce imports, boost export opportunities and augment creation of Intellectual Property.