Jyotiraditya M. Scindia says, the future of 6G must be built on four pillars—interoperability, common standards, innovation, and inclusive growth

Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, yesterday emphasised on India’s ambition to play a meaningful role in shaping the global telecommunications architecture of the future. He stated, “As we advance on this journey, our role must be anchored in four key pillars. First, ensuring global interoperability—across devices, networks and services—so that the world communicates seamlessly within a unified ecosystem. Second, developing a common technical framework, in collaboration with global bodies such as 3GPP and ITU, to establish shared standards across radio interfaces, core networks, spectrum and service architecture. Third, accelerating innovation and research, where clear global standards guide researchers, startups and industry in transforming breakthroughs into real-world solutions.

Fourth, and most importantly, ensuring inclusive growth and indigenous innovation. Open standards create a level playing field, enabling nations to contribute, build intellectual property and ensure that the benefits of technology reach every citizen across the globe. To realise these pillars, sustained international cooperation, global dialogue and continuous engagement are essential.”

Union Minister Shri Scindia was delivering his inaugural address at an International Workshop on 6G Standardization at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Shri Amit Agrawal, Chairman DCC and Secretary (Telecom); Shri Manish Sinha, Member (Finance); Shri Rudra Narayan Palai, Member (Technology) and Shri Deb Kumar Chakrabarti, Member (Services) were among the dignitaries present on the dais. The workshop was organised by the Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC), the technical arm of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). The event brought together leading experts from government, academia, industry and international standardisation bodies to deliberate on the evolving global roadmap for sixth generation telecommunications technologies.