The Ministry of Communications released revised guidelines for Technology Development and Investment Promotion (TDIP) Scheme of Department of Telecommunications (DoT), aimed at strengthening India’s participation in global telecom standardisation and accelerating development of indigenous telecom technologies including 5G Advanced and 6G.
About Revised TDIP Scheme
| Key Objective | Enhance India’s participation in global telecom standardisation bodies (ITU, 3GPP, oneM2M) Support global meetings, technical contributions, leadership roles, and hosting events |
Strategic Goal | Transition India from technology participant to global standard-setter Promote IP creation, boost exports, and enhance competitiveness of domestic telecom products |
| Total Outlay | ₹203 crore |
Duration | 2026-31 |
| Expanded Ecosystem Participation | Includes startups, MSMEs, academia, research institutions, telecom service providers, and industry players |
| Support Activities | Supports pilot projects, proof-of-concept initiatives, and technology demonstrations for real-world deployment |
| Implementation Framework | Implemented through three designated agencies: TSDSI– Telecommunications Standards Development Society, India TCoE– Telecom Centres of Excellence, India TCIL– Telecommunications Consultants India Limited Roles: coordination, capacity building, and effective resource utilisation |
| Complementary Initiatives | To strengthen telecom R&D ecosystem, it works alongside Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) Bharat 6G Mission |