New Delhi/Naya Raipur: The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC), the technical arm of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Naya Raipur to jointly promote research, innovation, and standardization in next-generation telecommunications technologies.
This strategic partnership brings together TEC’s national leadership in telecom standardization with IIIT Naya Raipur’s academic excellence and research capabilities, setting the stage for India’s stronger participation in the global digital and telecom landscape.
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Key Areas of Collaboration
The MoU outlines collaboration in multiple high-impact technology domains, including:
- Open RAN and Network Disaggregation
Development of open interfaces, modular network architectures, virtualization, and multi-vendor interoperability. - Cognitive Radio and Spectrum Sharing
Research aligned with WRC-27 agenda for spectrum efficiency and dynamic access frameworks. - 5G, 6G, and IoT Frameworks
Joint innovation in future networks, including the design of test environments for next-generation wireless technologies. - Standardization Efforts
Collaborative contributions to ITU-T Study Groups and TEC’s National Working Groups, strengthening India’s global voice in telecom standards. - India-Specific Test Frameworks
Co-development of indigenous standards and interoperability solutions tailored to India’s digital infrastructure and connectivity needs.
Boosting India’s Global Role in Telecom Innovation
The collaboration is expected to accelerate India’s leadership in international telecom policy and standardization forums by enabling joint research, real-world testing, and innovation partnerships. It aims to deliver affordable, vendor-neutral, and interoperable solutions that suit the diverse digital needs of India’s population, especially in rural and underserved areas.
By advancing technologies like 6G, next-gen IoT, and cognitive networking, the partnership will help position India at the forefront of global telecom evolution.
Supporting Atmanirbhar Bharat in Telecom
Aligned with the Government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat vision, this initiative will foster indigenous design, development, and standardization of telecom solutions. By reducing reliance on imported technologies and promoting domestic expertise, the collaboration strengthens India’s self-reliance in critical communication infrastructure.
About TEC
The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) is the technical wing of the Department of Telecommunications, Government of India. TEC develops technical standards, specifications, and testing requirements for telecom equipment and networks, ensuring interoperability, quality, and compliance with global benchmarks.
About IIIT Naya Raipur
The International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Naya Raipur is a premier institute of national importance, committed to advanced research and education in information and communication technologies. It plays a key role in industry-government collaboration, technology innovation, and capacity building for India’s digital future.
