Summary:

To encourage telecom innovation and international standard-setting, the Indian government has introduced a new Technology Development and Investment Promotion (TDIP) Scheme with a budget of Rs. 203 crore for 2026–31. The plan, which was unveiled by Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, intends to make India a global leader in technology by concentrating on cutting-edge fields like 5G Advanced and 6G.

It provides funds for meetings, research contributions, and leadership positions in international organizations like ITU, 3GPP, and oneM2M. In addition to supporting pilot projects and technology demos to improve innovation, intellectual property development, and global competitiveness, the effort broadens engagement to include startups, MSMEs, academia, and industry.

Source: IBEF

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