India has revised the Technology Development and Investment Promotion (TDIP) Scheme to strengthen its role in global telecom standardisation and accelerate indigenous development of next-generation communication technologies. The scheme has a total outlay of ₹203 crore for 2026–31 and is designed to support Indian participation in international standards bodies and promote innovation across the telecom ecosystem.
Key Objectives of the Scheme
The revised TDIP Scheme aims to improve India’s contribution to global telecom standards and enhance competitiveness in technologies such as 5G Advanced and 6G. It seeks to support Indian entities in shaping future telecom frameworks rather than only adopting them.
- It provides financial support for participation in global standardisation meetings.
- It supports submission of technical contributions and leadership roles in study groups.
- It encourages hosting of international standardisation events in India.
- It promotes alignment of domestic innovation with global telecom standards.
Broader Ecosystem Coverage
The revised guidelines expand participation beyond large industry players. Startups, MSMEs, academia, research institutions, telecom service providers and other industry stakeholders are now included. This wider coverage is expected to deepen collaboration across the telecom value chain and improve the flow of ideas from research to deployment.
Implementation and Institutional Support
The scheme will be implemented through designated institutions such as the Telecommunications Standards Development Society, India (TSDSI), Telecom Centres of Excellence, India (TCoE) and Telecommunications Consultants India Limited (TCIL). These bodies will help coordinate technical engagement, capacity building and industry participation in global telecom forums.
Link with India’s Telecom Strategy
The TDIP Scheme complements the Telecom Technology Development Fund and the Bharat 6G Mission. Together, these initiatives aim to build a stronger domestic telecom innovation base, generate intellectual property and improve export potential for Indian telecom products and solutions. The revised scheme is expected to support India’s transition towards becoming a global standard-setter in future communication systems.
Last Modified: April 25, 2026