India has endorsed a call to action for shaping the sixth generation of wireless communications, joining like-minded governments. This move emphasizes India's commitment to leading in 6G technology.
On September 9, 2026, the Press Information Bureau reported that India has joined a group of like-minded governments in endorsing the Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security. This move emphasizes India's commitment to leading the world in 6G technology. The Union Minister of Communications and DoNER, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, has always emphasized this commitment. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will take forward India’s engagement under the Call to Action and coordinate relevant follow-up activities with concerned government agencies, industry, academia, and other stakeholders.
The endorsement was announced on the sidelines of the G20 Innovation Ministerial, held in North Carolina, United States, from September 1 to 2, 2026. The announcement was marked by a handshake between Shri Jitin Prasada, Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, and Electronics and Information Technology in the Government of India, and Mr. Howard Lutnick, United States Secretary of Commerce.
The Call to Action includes steps for participating governments, such as identifying 6G points of contact within one month, engaging the telecommunications sector to map the emerging landscape for secure and interoperable 6G within three months, and strategizing on supporting secure, resilient, sustainable, and innovative 6G supply chains over the long term.
India's participation builds on an established domestic foundation, including the Bharat 6G Vision, the Bharat 6G Alliance, and indigenous 4G and 5G technology stack.
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Press Information Bureau
