- The scheme has a ₹203 crore outlay (2026–2031) and aims to make India a global leader in telecom standardisation for 5G Advanced and 6G.
- It supports technical contributions, leadership roles, hosting global meetings, and pilot/PoC projects.
- Eligibility now includes startups, MSMEs, academia, research institutions, telecom service providers, and industry players.
- Implementation will be coordinated by TSDSI (Telecommunications Standards Development Society, India), TCoE (Telecom Centres of Excellence, India), and TCIL (Telecommunications Consultants India Limited).
- The move strengthens India’s role in international bodies like ITU (International Telecommunication Union), 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project), and oneM2M (Machine-to-Machine standards body).
Question:
Q.1 What is the total financial outlay of the Technology Development and Investment Promotion (TDIP) Scheme for the period 2026–2031?a) ₹103 crore
b) ₹153 crore
c) ₹203 crore
d) ₹303 crore
Answer: c) The Technology Development and Investment Promotion (TDIP) Scheme has been allocated ₹203 crore for five years (2026–2031) to support telecom standardisation, pilot projects, and international collaboration.
