India has ranked among the top six countries globally in filing patents related to 6G technology, demonstrating its growing role in the future of telecommunications and advanced wireless innovations.
Key Highlights
- India’s 6G Goal: To become a global leader in 6G by 2030
- Economic Impact: Estimated to contribute ₹85.37 lakh crore (USD 1 trillion) to India’s economy by 2035
Government Initiatives
Bharat 6G Vision Document:
- Released to chart India’s roadmap to become a global leader in 6G
- Focus on indigenous 6G standards, innovation, and deployment
Bharat 6G Alliance:
- A collaborative platform of stakeholders to drive innovation and standardization
Funding Support:
- Over ₹300 crore (approx. USD 35 million) sanctioned
- Supports 111+ 6G R&D projects in India
Global Collaborations:
- Partnerships with Japan, Singapore, and Finland for joint R&D in 6G tech
- Focus on terahertz communication, AI-native networks, and quantum security
What is 6G?
- 6G = Sixth Generation of mobile wireless communication
- Expected rollout: Around 2030
- Designed to deliver ultra-fast, ultra-reliable, and intelligent connectivity
- 6G Capabilities:
- Operates on Terahertz (THz) frequency band
- Data speed: Up to 1 terabit per second (Tbps) – 100 times faster than 5G
- Latency: Expected to be below 0.1 milliseconds
- Supports sub-millisecond latency, self-healing networks, and volumetric connectivity (underwater to aerospace)
6G vs 5G: A Comparative Table
| Parameter | 5G | 6G |
| Deployment | Commercial since 2020 | Expected around 2030 (R&D phase) |
| Speed & Latency | Up to 10 Gbps, 1 ms latency | Up to 1 Tbps, < 0.1 ms latency |
| Frequency Band | Sub-6 GHz, mmWave (up to 100 GHz) | Terahertz band (100 GHz to 10 THz) |
| Connectivity Density | 1 million devices/km² | Over 10 million devices/km² (IoE: Internet of Everything) |
| Security | Enhanced encryption, segmentation | Quantum-resistant, zero-trust, high-privacy protocols |
| Applications | Smart cities, remote healthcare, autonomous vehicles | Holograms, digital twins, tactile internet, precision agriculture |
| AI Integration | AI-assisted operations, human-led decisions | AI-native, autonomous decisions in real-time |