The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) and Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) signs agreement for “Development of Polymer Based Low-Cost Millimetre Wave Transceiver for 5G Rural Connectivity”

The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), a leading Telecom Research and Development centre under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, has agreed with the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) to develop a "Millimetre Wave Transceiver for 5G Rural Connectivity". The project, supported by the Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) scheme, aims to advance affordable broadband and mobile services, bridging the digital divide across India. The scheme encourages Indian startups, academia, and R&D institutions to design, develop, and commercialise telecom products, fostering innovation in the sector.

The initiative focuses on developing millimetre wave backhaul technology with a cost-effective and compact design using a mixed optical and millimetre wave approach. This solution is expected to reduce the size and cost of Small Cell-Based Stations (SBS) while enabling rural connectivity. The project will also stimulate the growth of small and medium-sized industries in India, encouraging job creation and reducing reliance on semiconductor fabrication industries. The cost of developing this technology is minimal compared to its potential impact, including the generation of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) and the creation of a skilled workforce for the emerging 5G/6G telecom technologies. At the signing event, IIT Roorkee’s Prof. Nagendra Prasad Pathak and Director of C-DOT Dr. Pankaj Kumar Dalela highlighted the importance of this collaboration in boosting research capabilities and enhancing India's telecom infrastructure. CEO of C-DOT, Dr. Rajkumar Upadhyay, reaffirmed the commitment to ensuring India remains at the forefront of Telecom R&D, aligning with Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi’s vision for Atmanirbhar Bharat.

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