Telecomm Dept Secy highlights govt efforts for MSME to grow as major player in India's 6G journey
Speaking to ANI, Secretary of Telecommunication Department, Neeraj Mittal shared roadmaps and way ahead to cope up with challenges for India in its journey toward 6G technology. He said, “The event was deemed excellent, with a focus on achieving the goals set by the Honorable Prime Minister, particularly in Research and Development (R&D). The conference emphasized collaboration and leveraging existing strengths to secure a leadership position. Discussions highlighted India's progress in 5G technology and the ambition to secure ten percent of patents and contribute significantly to the 6G ecosystem. Artificial Intelligence (AI) was noted as a critical, horizontal technology impacting all aspects, including communication networks, where it enhances self-healing networks and performance efficiency. Challenges discussed included the difficulty of new technologies moving from TRL zero to TRL nine and the significant entry barriers for small companies in the telecom market. Efforts are focused on supporting startups to grow and become major players.''
