New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday India’s first homegrown semiconductor chip will reach the market by the end of 2025, and that the government is “working rapidly” to build a Made-in-India 6G network. “We all know that semiconductor manufacturing could have started in India 50–60 years ago, but India missed that, too, and the same thing continued for many years to come. Today we have changed this situation. Semiconductor-related factories have started coming up in India,” he said at The Economic Times World Leaders Forum.
“By the end of this year, the first Made in India chip will come in the market,” PM Modi said. “We are working rapidly on Made in India 6G,” he added.
What is 6G?
6G is the sixth generation of wireless communications technology. In comparison, 5G has improved mobile broadband, mission-critical services, and massive IoT (Internet of Things); 6G seeks to take this to the next level. It promises data speeds over 1 Tbps (terabit per second) and latencies as low as 100 microseconds, creating a world where everything connects smoothly.
Key Features of 6G
- Terahertz (THz) frequency bands
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration
- Edge computing and distributed networks
- Enhanced security and privacy
- Massive MIMO (Multiple Input, Multiple Output) and intelligent beamforming
6G Benefits
Immersive Experiences: 6G could transform how we experience digital content, blurring the lines between the physical and virtual worlds. With technologies like holographic communication and fully immersive VR and AR, you might one day attend a concert or join a meeting in a lifelike holographic setting.
Smart Cities and Infrastructure: Due to its massive connectivity and ultra-low latency, 6G could play a key role in developing smart cities. From intelligent traffic management to autonomous vehicles, the sixth-gen technology could power future infrastructure.
Healthcare: The 6G revolution could transform healthcare in India. Its low-latency communication could make remote surgeries, real-time patient monitoring, and personalised medicine possible.
India is already investing in 6G research and development, with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) setting up the 6G Technology Innovation Group (6G-TIG) to lead the country’s efforts.
Efficient spectrum allocation is essential for the successful deployment of 6G. The Indian government is exploring terahertz (THz) frequency bands for 6G services. These high-frequency bands offer vast bandwidth, enabling ultra-fast connectivity and massive capacity.
Rolling out 6G will require major upgrades to networks and infrastructure. Telecom companies will need to invest in small cell networks, edge computing, and advanced antenna systems. Government programmes like the National Broadband Mission and Digital India will be central to building this next-generation framework.
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