6G Technology
Why it Matters?
The Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA), a multi-stakeholder platform under the Ministry of Communications, is driving India’s mission to become a global leader in 6G technology by 2030, with targets like achieving 10% of global 6G Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) and breakthroughs in indigenous telecom innovations.
What You Should Know?
6G is the sixth generation of wireless communication technology, succeeding 5G.
It aims to offer ultra-high data speeds up to 1 Terabit per second (Tbps) and ultra-low latency as low as 100 microseconds.
Key features:
Hyper-connectivity across devices, systems, and networks.
Immersive experiences like augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR).
Advanced automation using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML).
Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA):
It is a multi-stakeholder platform established by the Government of India to operationalize the Bharat 6G Vision.
It is formed to enable India’s leadership in 6th Generation (6G) wireless technology.
It includes academia, startups, industries, and public institutions.