**Summary:**
The Ministry of Communications is actively supporting the development of 5G and 6G technologies through the Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) scheme, launched on October 1, 2022. The TTDF scheme aims to bolster Research and Development (R&D) and innovation within the telecom sector by fostering collaboration among academia, startups, MSMEs, research institutions, and industry stakeholders in India. As of June 30, 2025, a total of 110 projects related to 5G and 6G, with a total approved funding of Rs. 304.70 Crores, have been approved under the TTDF scheme. These R&D projects have durations ranging from 1 to 5 years and are currently in their initial stages of development. The TTDF scheme supports various technological domains and involves funding for government and private institutions, MSMEs, and startups. This information was provided by the Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Communications: The Indian government ministry responsible for telecommunications.
5G: The fifth generation technology standard for broadband cellular networks.
6G: The sixth generation technology standard for broadband cellular networks currently under development.
Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF): A scheme launched to fund Research and Development and innovation in telecom technologies in India.
India: The country where the telecom ecosystem is being enhanced.
Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar: The Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development.
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India.
MSMEs: Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Ministry of Communications
5G and 6G Development Projects Under Telecom
Technology Development Fund
Posted On: 06 AUG 2025 4:32PM by PIB Delhi
Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) Scheme was launched on 1st October 2022. The scheme
aims to fund Research and Development (R&D) and innovation in telecom technologies, fostering
collaboration between academia, start-ups, MSMEs, research institutes, and industry to enhance the telecom
ecosystem in India.
A total 110 projects related to 5G and 6G amounting to Rs. 304.70 Crores have been approved under TTDF
scheme till 30.06.2025. The duration of these R&D projects ranges from 1 to 5 years. These projects are
currently in the initial stages of development. For 5G and 6G advancements, TTDF scheme is supporting
various technological domain funding involving government & private institutions, MSMEs, start-ups etc.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development Dr.
Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today.
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