- It was constituted by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) with participation from officials, academia, R&D institutions, and industry leaders.
- The meeting was chaired by Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia.
- Aim: To review India’s 6G roadmap, monitor the Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA) and its seven working groups.
- Scindia emphasized leapfrogging technology, tackling challenges, and setting quarterly targets.
- Three booklets were released showcasing progress of 100 5G Use Case Labs, hackathons, and R&D outcomes.
- The meeting highlighted support from the ₹1 lakh crore RDI Fund under ANRF, aiming to make India a global leader in 6G by 2030.
Question:
Q.1 What was the key objective of the Apex Council Meeting under the Bharat 6G Mission?a) To launch India’s first 6G services
b) To review India’s 6G roadmap and monitor the Bharat 6G Alliance
c) To allocate spectrum for telecom operators
d) To announce foreign investments in 6G technology
Answer: b) The aim of the meeting was to review India’s 6G roadmap and monitor the Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA) and its seven working groups.
