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Union Minister of Communications Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia underscored that India’s spectrum policy will play a pivotal role in shaping the country’s 6G roadmap. He highlighted that optimal utilisation of existing 5G bands, exploration of mid-band spectrum in the 7–15 GHz range, and strengthened domestic R&D will be key to building future 6G networks. The Minister called for a holistic view of the entire value chain—from technology development to device manufacturing—and emphasised the need to balance large-scale deployment with affordability. He also stressed aligning India’s spectrum strategy with global trends to position the nation as a leader in 6G innovation.

Prof. R. David Koilpillai, Chairman of the Bharat 6G Alliance and Professor at IIT Madras, delivered a keynote on “Roadmap to 6G: An India Perspective on 6G” at the IEEE Future Networks World Forum on 11 November 2025 in Bengaluru. He highlighted India’s phased 6G development strategy, the Bharat 6G Alliance’s role in R&D and global standardization, and India’s vision to lead in affordable, sustainable, and inclusive 6G technologies.

The Union Minister calls the Bharat 6G alliance a group that has the capability akin to a million GPUs put together becoming hub of innovation and global collaboration

For the first time, India is playing a seminal role in setting global telecom standards, said Union Minister for Communications and DoNER Jyotiraditya Scindia.

Minister of State for Communications, Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, emphasized India’s commitment to achieving technological sovereignty in the 6G era through indigenous innovation and strategic policymaking. He highlighted key initiatives such as the Telecom Technology Development Fund and collaborative efforts involving C-DOT, IIT Delhi, and startups to build core 6G technologies, strengthen testing capabilities, and align spectrum policy with global standards, positioning India as a frontrunner in next-generation communication systems.

Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia announced on Saturday that India is set to take a leadership role in shaping Global regulations for 6G technology. This initiative is part of the country's ongoing efforts to strengthen its position in the international telecommunications sector under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. India aims to become a key contributor to the development and governance of next-generation wireless technologies, reflecting the government's strategic push to ensure the nation is actively involved in setting international standards and frameworks for 6G, thereby solidifying its status as a technological innovator on the global stage.