Telecom Department Releases Revised Guidelines for TDIP Scheme to Enhance India's Global Telecom Technology Standing

India Strengthens Telecom Standardisation Efforts with Revised TDIP Scheme

Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday released the revised guidelines for the Technology Development and Investment Promotion (TDIP) Scheme, aiming to enhance India's participation in global telecom standardisation and promote indigenous telecom technologies.

The revised scheme has been designed with a total outlay of Rs 203 crore for the period 2026-31, to enable Indian entities to actively contribute to global standards, promote innovation, and enhance India's competitiveness in new telecommunications technologies, including 5G Advanced and 6G.

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The revised guidelines significantly expand the scope of the scheme to include startups, MSMEs, academia, research institutions, telecom service providers, and industry players. The broader inclusion is expected to deepen ecosystem participation and foster collaborative innovation across the telecom value chain.

The scheme seeks to enhance India's representation and influence in leading international telecom standardisation bodies such as the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), 3GPP, and oneM2M. It provides financial support to Indian stakeholders for participation in global meetings, submission of technical contributions, leadership roles in study groups, and hosting of international standardisation events in India.

The scheme aims to position India as a key contributor to the development of future telecom technologies and ensure alignment of domestic innovation with global frameworks. It also seeks to promote investment and market access for Indian telecom technologies by enabling their integration into globally accepted standards.

The scheme supports pilot projects, proof-of-concept initiatives, and technology demonstrations to facilitate transition from research to real-world deployment, thereby boosting the innovation pipeline. By supporting Indian contributions in international standardisation processes and facilitating their adoption, the scheme aims to strengthen India's position from a technology participant to a global standard-setter, while driving creation of intellectual property, enhancing export potential, and improving competitiveness of domestic telecom products and solutions.

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