Overview
- Communications minister Jyotiraditya Scindia chaired the Apex Council review and reaffirmed the goal of global 6G leadership by 2030.
- He directed the Bharat 6G Alliance’s seven working groups to meet regularly and adopt measurable quarterly targets.
- The newly approved ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation Fund under ANRF and the Department of Science & Technology was positioned as the primary enabler for 6G research in AI-native networks, semiconductor design, photonics, sensing and satellite communications.
- Officials highlighted eight Bharat 6G Alliance whitepapers on spectrum strategy, AI-driven networking, green telecom, emerging applications and RF sensing, underscoring a push to shape patents and standards.
- The review called for faster progress from research to prototypes and testbeds, while booklets and awards for 100 university 5G use-case labs showcased the emerging talent and innovation pipeline.