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Bharat 5G Portal Launched for Telecom Advancement

The Bharat 5G Portal was launched to facilitate innovation and collaboration in the telecom sector, along with initiatives promoting 6G R&D and startup funding.

January 31, 2024

Key Points

  • 1The Bharat 5G Portal was launched by Dr. Neeraj Mittal, Chairman of the Digital Communications Commission.
  • 2The portal supports 6G R&D proposals and features a Future Tech-Experts registration portal in collaboration with PANIIT USA.
  • 3A special meeting focused on linking Venture Capital/investors to the future of Startups.
  • 4India's 5G rollout is among the fastest in the world, and India is already talking about 6G.
  • 5The portal connects 100 '5G Use Case Labs' awarded to educational institutions, acting as a knowledge dissemination platform.
  • 6Telecommunications Consultants India Limited (TCIL) is the implementation agency for the 100 Labs and portal development.
  • 7The portal aims to propel India's 5G capabilities and foster innovation within the telecom sector.

Important Terms

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Last Updated: 7/16/2025