India endorses the Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security; Department of Telecommunications to take the initiative forward

India has endorsed the Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security on the sidelines of the G20 Innovation Ministerial held in North Carolina, USA. Joining over 20 like-minded nations, India commits to open, interoperable, secure, and resilient next-generation networks. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will coordinate the initiative forward with domestic stakeholders. The framework sets out structured timelines over one, three, six, and twelve months for stakeholder engagement, mapping secure 6G landscapes, strategizing resilient supply chains, and reviewing progress. India's endorsement aligns with its domestic foundations including the Bharat 6G Vision, Bharat 6G Alliance, and indigenous 4G/5G stacks, aiming to contribute 10 percent of 6G global standards and patents.