In a significant step towards advancing India’s leadership in next-generation telecommunications, IIT Bombay and the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) have signed an agreement to develop an Optical Transceiver Chipset for High-Bandwidth 6G Wireless Links.

This collaboration, initiated under the Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) 6G Call for Proposal by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, aims to accelerate research in the 6G ecosystem. The project aligns with the nation’s 2030 vision for 6G, built on the pillars of affordability, sustainability, and ubiquity.

The chipset will enable high-bandwidth free-space coherent optical links, addressing critical challenges in last-mile connectivity, rural access, and difficult terrains where fibre deployment is impractical. Additionally, it will support uninterrupted high-speed communication via satellite networks, further bridging the digital divide.

The agreement was signed in the presence of:

• Dr. Rajkumar Upadhyay, CEO, C-DOT
• Dr. Pankaj Kumar Dalela, C-DOT Director
• Ms. Shikha Srivastava, C-DOT Director
• Prof. Shalabh Gupta, Principal Investigator from IIT Bombay

Speaking at the event, Dr. Rajkumar Upadhyay emphasized the strategic importance of indigenously developed technologies in catering to India’s diverse communication needs and reaffirmed their commitment to Atmanirbhar Bharat and Bharat 6G. Prof. Shalabh Gupta expressed gratitude for the collaboration and highlighted IIT Bombay’s efforts in strengthening India’s telecom research capabilities and infrastructure.

This landmark partnership strengthens India’s position in global 6G innovation and spotlights IIT Bombay’s pivotal role in driving cutting-edge research and indigenous technology development. As always, IIT Bombay continues to be a catalyst for breakthrough advancements that shape the future of telecommunications. By collaborating with national research bodies like C-DOT, the Institute reaffirms its commitment to solving real-world challenges, fostering innovation, and contributing to India’s self-reliance in critical technologies.