In a significant step toward advancing India's leadership in future telecom technologies, the Telecommunications Standards Development Society, India (TSDSI), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA). This strategic partnership is focused on co-developing sixth-generation (6G) technology standards, supporting the Government of India’s ambitious Bharat 6G Vision — a roadmap launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in March 2023 with the goal of positioning India as a global leader in 6G by 2030.
Through this collaboration, TSDSI and B6GA will work together to align their research and development efforts, share technical expertise, and strengthen India’s presence in global standardization platforms such as the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). By synchronizing their work plans and exchanging technology roadmaps, the two organizations aim to shape inclusive and sustainable 6G standards that prioritize national interests while meeting international benchmarks.
A.K. Mittal, Director-General of TSDSI, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating that it will result in a multiplier effect on research outputs and global contributions. Rajesh Kumar Pathak, Director-General of the Bharat 6G Alliance, emphasized that the collaboration will ensure India's priorities are effectively represented in the international 6G ecosystem.
The Bharat 6G Alliance is a collective of Indian industry players, academic institutions, national research organizations, and standards bodies. It was formed to drive unified efforts in building an action plan aligned with the Bharat 6G Vision. The alliance has also partnered with several international 6G consortiums to expand global cooperation and technology exchange.
India’s growing influence in the global telecommunications space was further solidified when it contributed to the ITU’s IMT-2030 (6G) framework by advocating for the inclusion of key usage scenarios such as Ubiquitous Connectivity, and capabilities like coverage, interoperability, and sustainability.
This MoU signifies a powerful convergence of intent and capability — reaffirming that India is not only ready for the 6G era, but also prepared to shape it. With TSDSI and B6GA at the helm, India’s telecom sector is poised to make meaningful contributions to the future of global connectivity.