Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) Scheme was launched on 1st October 2022. The scheme aims to fund Research and Development (R&D) and innovation in telecom technologies, fostering collaboration between academia, start-ups, MSMEs, research institutes, and industry to enhance the telecom ecosystem in India.

A total 110 projects related to 5G and 6G amounting to Rs. 304.70 Crores have been approved under TTDF scheme till 30.06.2025. The duration of these R&D projects ranges from 1 to 5 years. These projects are currently in the initial stages of development. For 5G and 6G advancements, TTDF scheme is supporting various technological domain funding involving government & private institutions, MSMEs, start-ups etc.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today.

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