SchemesThursday, 23 April 2026·The Hindu
TDIP Scheme revised in April 2026 to boost indigenous telecom R&D and 6G participation
The Ministry of Communications revised the TDIP Scheme guidelines on 22 April 2026 with ₹203 crore outlay for 2026–31.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 22 April 2026, the Ministry of Communications released revised guidelines for the Technology Development and Investment Promotion (TDIP) Scheme with a ₹203 crore outlay for 2026–31 to strengthen indigenous telecom technologies in India.
Key specifics
- TDIP is implemented through TSDSI, TCoE India and TCIL.
- The scheme supports Indian stakeholders in ITU, 3GPP and oneM2M forums.
- It subsidises startups, MSMEs and academia for international technical forums and study groups.
- It funds pilot projects and proof-of-concept work for 5G Advanced and 6G deployment.
- Bharat 6G Mission was launched in March 2023 and targets commercial 6G services by 2030.
Exam lens
Scheme and technology question type, TDIP Scheme, ₹203 crore, 2026–31, TSDSI-TCoE-TCIL, ITU/3GPP/oneM2M, 5G Advanced and 6G; TNPSC may ask which ministry revised the scheme and what its funding period is.