**Summary:**
Union Minister of Communications Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia reviewed the progress of the Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA) on July 10, 2025, reaffirming the government's commitment to next-generation communication technologies. The B6GA presented updates on India's progress toward becoming a global leader in 6G by 2030, showcasing advancements in Indigenous RAN technology, intelligent and inclusive networks for rural connectivity, and cross-sectoral 6G applications in agriculture, healthcare, and sustainable deployment.
The alliance has expanded to 80 member organizations, including over 30 startups. Minister Scindia emphasized the government's commitment through policy frameworks, research funding, and spectrum allocation. He urged the B6GA to create a strategic roadmap for 6G innovation, with a target of achieving 10 IPRs in 6G technology globally.
The Bharat 6G Alliance, established following the Bharat 6G Vision Document in March 2023, is a multi-stakeholder platform uniting academia, industry, startups, and public institutions to foster a 6G ecosystem in India. Stakeholders can follow DoT (Department of Telecommunications) handles on X (https:x.comDoTIndia), Instagram (https:www.instagram.comdepartmentoftelecomigshMXUxbHFjd3llZTU0YQ), and Facebook (https:www.facebook.comDoTIndia) for more information.
Key Entities Referenced
Jyotiraditya M. Scindia: Union Minister of Communications, reviewed the progress of Bharat 6G Alliance.
Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA): A multi-stakeholder platform uniting academia, industry, startups, and public institutions to create a 6G ecosystem in India.
6G technology: Sixth generation of wireless systems, focus of innovation and standardization efforts.
Dr. Neeraj Mittal: Secretary, Telecom. Participated in the review of Bharat 6G Alliance progress.
Indigenous RAN technology: Technological advancement highlighted during the Bharat 6G Alliance progress review.
Delhi: Location of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) where the information was posted.
Bharat 6G Vision Document: A strategic document unveiled in March 2023, laying the foundation for India's leadership in 6G.
September 2024: The month of the last review held before this review
Ministry of Communications
Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia Reviews
Bharat 6G Alliance Progress
Shri Scindia Reaffirms Government’s Commitment to
Next-Gen Communication Technologies
Shri Scindia urges B6GA to work towards “our
ambitious target to achieve 10% IPRs in the 6G
technology globally”
Presentations Showcase Breakthroughs in
Indigenous RAN, Inclusive Networks, and 6G
Applications
Posted On: 10 JUL 2025 7:37PM by PIB Delhi
The Union Minister of Communications, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia today reviewed the progress of Bharat
6G Alliance (B6GA) along with Shri (Dr.) Neeraj Mittal, Secretary, Telecom. During the high-level
interaction, the Alliance presented detailed updates on India’s progress toward becoming a global leader in 6G
by 2030. The event included comprehensive presentations from working group Chairpersons, outlining
actionable plans and key technological advancements.Chairpersons, Vice-Chairpersons, and members of the Alliance’s working groups shared comprehensive
updates on strategic updates, initiatives, and action plans. The presentations highlighted significant
advancements in areas such as Indigenous RAN technology, Intelligent and inclusive networks for rural
connectivity, Cross-sectoral 6G applications in domains like agriculture, healthcare, smart and sustainable
deployment.
The Bharat 6G Alliance also briefed the Union Minister on key actions undertaken by the Government and
industry since the previous review. The Alliance has now expanded to a robust network of 80 member
organizations, including over 30 startups, reflecting the growing national momentum for indigenous 6G
innovation.
The event served as a key platform for the Bharat 6G Alliance to present and interaction with more than 100
telecom leaders and stakeholders for the progress made since the last review held in September 2024, alongwith innovations and collaborative efforts aimed at establishing India’s leadership in 6G technologies.
In his address, the Union Minister of Communications, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia emphasized the
Government’s steadfast commitment to nurturing next-generation communication technologies. He said that
Government is fully committed to enabling this transition through robust policy frameworks, increased
research funding, and timely spectrum allocation to facilitate testing and innovation.
The Minister said that the Bharat 6G alliance should create a focused, strategic and clear roadmap for driving
the innovation in 6G technology and stressed on regular review of the progress at each workgroups level to
achieve our ambitious target to achieve 10% IPRs in the 6G technology globally.
About Bharat 6G Alliance:
The Government of India unveiled the Bharat 6G Vision Document in March 2023, laying the strategic
foundation for India’s leadership in the sixth generation (6G) of wireless systems. To operationalize this
vision, the Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA) was established as a multi-stakeholder platform, uniting academia,
industry, startups, and public institutions. The Bharat 6G Alliance is a collaborative initiative, designed to
create a comprehensive and future-ready 6G ecosystem in India. Its focus on R&D, innovation, and
standardization is central to the national mission of making India a global leader in 6G.
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