Mumbai: In a significant move to advance indigenous telecommunications technology, the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) has signed an agreement with the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT Bombay) for the development of an Optical Transceiver Chipset for high-bandwidth 6G wireless links.
This agreement, part of the Department of Telecommunications’ (DoT) Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) 6G ‘Call for Proposal’, aims to accelerate research and development in the 6G ecosystem. The initiative focuses on affordability, sustainability, and ubiquity, with the goal of deploying 6G technology in India by 2030.
The project aims to develop a chipset for high-speed optical links that are essential for 6G technology. These links will provide high-speed internet access in rural and remote areas where laying optical fiber is difficult. They will also ensure reliable high-speed communication through satellites for better connectivity in underserved regions.
The agreement was formalized during a ceremony attended by Dr. Rajkumar Upadhyay, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of C-DOT, Prof. Shalabh Gupta, principal investigator from IIT Bombay, and C-DOT Directors Dr. Pankaj Kumar Dalela and Shikha Srivastava.
Dr. Upadhyay emphasized the importance of indigenously designed technologies in addressing India’s diverse communication needs, reaffirming the commitment to the “Atmanirbhar Bharat” vision and Bharat 6G. Prof. Shalabh Gupta expressed gratitude to DoT and C-DOT for the collaboration, highlighting its role in strengthening research capabilities in the telecom sector. This partnership highlights India’s resolve to lead in 6G technology development and its commitment to bridging digital divides.
