India Aims for 10% Share of Global 6G Patents and Standards, Says Minister Pemmasani

India aims to secure 10% of global 6G patents and standards, as announced by Union Minister of State for Communications Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani during a session at IMC 2026. He emphasized the importance of developing Indian alternatives to critical imported network technologies and highlighted the country's achievements in connecting over a billion people and establishing extensive 5G infrastructure. Dr. Pemmasani noted the progress made in the telecom sector, including the notification of most rules under the Telecommunications Act, 2023. He called for advancements in Quantum Communications, AI-Native Networks, and Telecom Security to shape an "Intelligent India" in the coming decade.
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