Tech has been central to India’s rapid development in the last nine years. While we transitioned from 4G to 5G in this decade, the next decade will be even more crucial for us – this seems to be the central theme of the announcement of the Bharat 6G Alliance.
India’s future 6G technology will leverage the foundation laid by 5G and offer enhanced capabilities such as improved reliability, ultra-low latency, and affordable solutions. It is expected to provide speeds nearly 100 times faster than 5G, enabling the development of new communication applications. These technological advancements will not only revolutionize user experiences but also profoundly impact economies and people’s lives worldwide.
To that effect, the IT ministry made some important announcements regarding India’s semiconductor industry as well as 6G and the telecom industry.
India’s tryst with 5G
Minister of State (MoS) for Communications, Devusinh Chauhan, stated that India had witnessed one of the swiftest rollouts of 5G networks, establishing 2.70 lacks 5G sites within nine months.
Chauhan expressed his unwavering confidence that, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India will emerge as a global leader in 6G technology.
He emphasized the vital role of telecom connectivity in India’s socio-economic development, attributing this progress to the telecom reforms introduced by the Cabinet. Chauhan acknowledged the significant contribution of Union Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in successfully implementing these reforms.
6G In India
According to IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, we aim to ensure that at least 10 percent of the intellectual property rights (IPR) related to 6G technology originate from India. He also mentioned that we should be prepared to implement the next wave of telecom reforms within the next few weeks.
Vaishnaw stated that India is among the top three ecosystems globally regarding 5G development. The government and industry are now working together as collaborators instead of adversaries. The Telecom Manufacturing PLI (Production Linked Incentive) scheme has been successful, with companies already becoming exporters. Additionally, Vaishnaw noted that many countries are interested in importing from India.
Data Protection Bill
IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also announced that India will soon introduce the Data Protection Bill. Vaishnaw said, “We are ready with the Data Protection Bill. Hopefully, we will table it in the Monsoon Session of Parliament.”
The objective of the draft bill is to establish guidelines for handling digital personal data in a way that respects individuals’ rights to safeguard their personal information while also acknowledging the necessity of processing such data for lawful reasons.
India Semicon
Today, approval has been granted to five companies for chip design under the Design Linked Incentive Scheme, announced IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The minister added that Micron’s involvement had sparked renewed optimism regarding India’s potential as a semiconductor hub.
Furthermore, Micron will start their production of semiconductors in India soon, announced Minister Vaishnaw. “Micron’s semiconductor factory has got land allocation in Gujarat. It is hoped that the groundbreaking ceremony of the factory will happen in the next four to six weeks,” he said.
