India's 6G technology ambitions run into funding challenges
Top industry executives have decried the government's modest ₹1,100 crore FY25 budgetary allocation, amounting to 0.03% of the GDP, for telecom-related R&D, including allocations towards the IndiaAI Mission and design-linked incentive scheme. They termed it an unrealistic and feeble attempt to aspire for leadership on the global 6G stage.
More so, since the actual FY25 budgetary allocation to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) for R&D is just Rs 400 crore.
In comparison, China, already a strong player in 6G research, has earmarked a $1.55-trillion fund for telecom R&D. As per industry estimates, China and the US have set aside around 2-3% of their respective GDPs for tech R&D.
«The government has an aspiration that Indian entities should own at least 10% of overall 6G patents by 2030, but the country faces significant challenges in pursuing 6G leadership, particularly in infrastructure readiness and securing adequate funding for research and development,» global professional services firm Grant Thornton said in a report.
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