Telecom Technology Development Fund to support DoT proposals
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is inviting participation in proposed ‘5G Intelligent Village’ and ‘Quantum Encryption Algorithm’ as it aims to promote innovative start-ups in the country and to establish an ecosystem of research and entrepreneurship .
DoT has invited participations from industry, MSMEs, Start-ups, academia and the government departments involved in technology design, development, commercialization of telecommunication products and solutions http://dot.gov.in .
These initiatives underscore DoT’s commitment to fostering indigenous R&D, promoting IP creation, and achieving inclusive digital growth across India https://digitalinasia.com/ .
These proposals shall be funded under Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) scheme https://www.myscheme.gov.in/ of the DoT and represent pivotal steps towards harnessing advanced technologies for societal benefit and reinforcing India’s leadership in telecommunications innovation, the DoT said on 17 June.
The 5G Intelligent Village Initiative http://vodafone.com responds to the pressing need for equitable technological advancement by harnessing the transformative power of 5G technology to uplift rural communities.
The Call for Proposals, “From Connectivity Gaps to Smart Solutions: Designing 5G Networks for Rural Innovation – 5G Intelligent Villages”, aim to addresses critical pillars such as agriculture, education, healthcare, governance, and sustainability https://www.jio.com/5g .
The following are the Proposed Village Locations:
Dharmaj, Dist. Anand, Gujarat
Ramgarh Urf Rajahi, Dist Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
Anandpur Jalbera, Dist Ambala, Haryana
Bajargaon, Dist Nagpur, Maharashtra
Bhagwanpura, Dist Bhilwara, Rajasthan
Dablong, Dist Nagaon, Assam
Raosar, District Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh
Aari, District Guna, Madhya Pradesh
Banskhedi, District Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh
Burripalem, District Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
Proposals are also invited to enable effective utilization of Ultra-Reliable Low-Latency Communication (URLLC) and massive Machine Type Communication (mMTC) aspects of 5G in selected villages, showcasing the advantages of 5G connectivity https://aws.amazon.com/private5g/ .
Proposals can also include plans for establishing 5G connectivity in areas without existing coverage https://www.startupindia.gov.in/ . This initiative aims to unite telecom service providers, sensor manufacturers, CCTV suppliers, and IoT providers on a single platform to explore and exploit the potential advantages of 5G, serving as a hub for research and development in this field.
More details at https://ttdf.usof.gov.in/users/intelligentvillage .
Quantum Encryption Algorithm (QEA)
The call for proposals is for developing an India specific Quantum Encryption Algorithm (QEA) https://www.nist.gov/ that will represent a cutting-edge approach to securing digital communication channels by leveraging the principles of quantum mechanics.
The algorithm should ensure Unparalleled Security; Advanced Encryption Capabilities; Ultrafast and Efficient Encryption etc.
More details at https://ttdf.usof.gov.in/users/quantumencryption .
Deadline: The Last date of submission of applications is 31 July 2024
The DoT is looking forward to collaborative efforts in realizing the potential of 5G and quantum encryption for a digitally resilient future. For More details visit https://ttdf.usof.gov.in/
Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) has been setup under Universal Services Obligation Fund (USOF) of Department of Telecom (DOT), Government of India to promote the ecosystem for research, design, prototyping, proof of concept testing, IPR creation, field testing, security, certification and manufacturing of products etc. in telecommunication field.
Detailed guidelines on TTDF at https://ttdf.usof.gov.in/ . /fiinews.com
