For the primary time, India is playing a seminal role in setting global telecom requirements, stated Union Minister for Communications and DoNER Jyotiraditya Scindia.
Speaking at Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA) assembly in Bengaluru on Thursday (July 10, 2025), he stated the nation was aiming at contributing 10% of global 6G patents, backed by ₹239 crore in R&D funding for 111 initiatives on the bottom.
“With 99% of mobile phones now made in India, 60% import substitution in telecom equipment, and indigenous 4G/5G stacks, India is now a frontrunner in telecom innovation,’‘ the Minister said. He was addressing an audience of telecom researchers, industry leaders, and global partners.
Outlining a bold roadmap for the country’s leadership in the next-gen telecom, the Minister said this was a shift powered by the country’s vision of Anusandhan, Atmanirbharta, and “Make in India” and “Make for the World”.
Highlighting the role of B6GA’s seven skilled working teams and 80+ members, Mr. Scindia stated the alliance had grow to be a hub of innovation and global collaboration. The Union Minister urged stakeholders to take possession of the 6G mission. “In PM Modi’s India, the government is not in the driver’s seat — you are,” he stated. He known as for a 3 to 4 12 months roadmap, damaged into month-to-month targets, and bi-annual evaluations to make sure momentum. Calling for execution with affect, he stated the Bharat 6G Alliance should emerge because the ecosystem builder that transforms India from a data vacation spot into a global telecom superpower.
Mr. Scindia had earlier met the B6GA in September 2024, which marked the primary assembly with all of the seven working teams of the alliance — Spectrum, Technology, Device, Use Cases, Green and Sustainability, Applications and Outreach.
