TEC to Host International Workshop on 6G Standardisation to Advance Bharat 6G Vision

Global experts to discuss future telecom standards as India aims to shape next-generation communications by 2030

New Delhi: The telecommunication engineering centre (TEC), the technical arm of the department of telecommunications (DoT), will organise an international workshop on 6G standardisation on March 18 at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, bringing together global experts to discuss the roadmap for next-generation telecommunications technologies.

The initiative is aligned with the government’s Bharat 6G vision and the broader Atmanirbhar Bharat strategy, which aims to position India as a leading contributor in the design, development and deployment of 6G technologies by 2030.

Communications minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia will deliver the inaugural address at the workshop, while minister of state for communications and rural development Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani will deliver a special address.

Focus on global telecom standardisation

The workshop is expected to bring together representatives from government agencies, international telecom organisations, industry leaders, technology companies, and academic researchers to deliberate on the evolving global framework for 6G standards.

As international discussions on IMT-2030, the next phase of global mobile communication systems, gain momentum, the event aims to strengthen India’s participation in shaping the future architecture of global telecom networks.

Officials said the workshop will serve as a platform to review global technological developments and identify opportunities for Indian institutions, research organisations and industry to contribute more actively to international telecom standards.

Key themes of the workshop

The event will include technical sessions and expert discussions on several aspects of the emerging 6G ecosystem.

These include the global roadmap for 6G standardisation, evolution of network architecture for next-generation communication systems, spectrum planning for future mobile networks, and integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning in telecom networks.

Discussions will also focus on security and trust frameworks for future communication systems, developments in radio access network technologies, emerging applications of 6G, and India’s long-term roadmap for next-generation communications leading up to 2030.

Strengthening India’s role in future telecom technologies

According to officials, strengthening domestic innovation and expanding India’s role in global telecom standardisation will be central to the discussions.

Participation in international standard-setting processes is increasingly seen as critical for countries seeking to influence the direction of emerging technologies and secure economic advantages in next-generation digital infrastructure.

India has been working to increase its presence in global telecom forums and standards bodies, particularly as the world begins early-stage research and planning for 6G technologies expected to succeed the current 5G networks.

Role of Telecommunication Engineering Centre

TEC serves as the technical arm of the department of telecommunications and is responsible for developing technical standards, specifications and conformity assessment requirements for telecom equipment and networks in India.

The organisation also represents India in international telecommunications bodies such as ITU-T and ITU-R, while coordinating national working groups involved in global standardisation activities.

Through initiatives such as the upcoming workshop, the government aims to strengthen India’s participation in shaping the technological foundations of future global communication systems.