Archive · 25 Jun 2025
₹500 Cr Approved Under TTDF for Telecom Projects: Minister
Imagine the government has a special pot of money called TTDF to help create new phone and internet technology.
It's like a giant science project fund!
So far, they've approved about ₹500 crore to support 120 projects working on super-fast 5G and 6G internet, tiny computer chips, and even futuristic quantum technology.
The government wants to make sure this money is used wisely and that the projects are really helping to make things better.
They're asking for more experienced people to help decide which projects get funding.
To keep things on track, the minister plans to check in on these projects every month to see how they're doing.
It's like having a check-up to ensure everything is going well.
The government has approved approximately ₹500 crore for 120 telecom technology projects.
These projects focus on 5G, 6G, chipsets, and quantum technology research.
The Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) was launched on October 1, 2022.
The minister emphasized the need for measurable outcomes and streamlined evaluation processes.
Monthly reviews of TTDF's progress are proposed to enable timely feedback.
- Who
- Union Minister Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar
- What
- Approval of ₹500 crore for telecom technology projects.
- When
- The government approved funds till date.
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To support R&D and innovation in telecom technologies.
- Fund Name
- Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF)
- Amount Approved
- ₹499.6 crore
- Number of Projects
- 120
- Focus Areas
- 5G, 6G, chipsets, quantum technology
- Launched
- October 1, 2022
- Implementing Agency
- Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN)
- Disbursed Amount
- ₹187 crore