Bharat 6G Alliance

Bharat 6G Alliance    

News: Bharat 6G Alliance is a collaborative platform launched by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on 4 July 2023 to drive innovation and collaboration in next-generation wireless technology.

Background:
• Additionally, with a grant of 240.51 crores under the Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF), two agreements were signed for projects.

What is 6G Technology?
• 6G technology is the sixth generation of wireless communication technology that is currently under development. 6G technology will likely be significantly faster, more reliable, more secure and more intelligent than 5G technology.
• It will also support new applications beyond current mobile use scenarios, such as ubiquitous instant communications, pervasive intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT).
• 6G technology will use higher frequencies than 5G technology, such as millimeter waves (30 to 300 GHz) and terahertz radiation (300 to 3000 GHz), which can provide higher data rates and lower latency.
• One of the goals of 6G technology is to support one microsecond-latency communication, which is 1000 times faster than the latency of 5G technology.

What is Bharat 6G Alliance?
• The B6GA is a collaborative platform comprising public and private companies, academia, research institutions, and standards development organizations.
• The alliance will forge partnerships and synergies with other 6G global alliances to facilitate international collaboration and knowledge exchange.
• Its primary objective is to understand the business and societal needs of 6G technology, foster consensus, and drive high-impact research and development initiatives.
• The alliance also aims to achieve at least 10% of the 6G intellectual property rights from India by 2029 or 2030.

What is TTDF?
• Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) Scheme is a scheme launched by the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF), a body under the Department of Telecommunications, on 1 October 2022 to fund research and development in rural-specific communication technology applications and to promote indigenous technology and manufacturing in the telecom sector.
• The scheme provides grants to Indian entities involved in technology design, development, commercialization of telecommunication products and solutions, to enable affordable broadband and mobile services in rural and remote areas.
Source – PIB, dot.gov.in, Businesstoday.in