IIITDM Kurnool Tops DoT’s National 5G Use Case Labs Ranking

The Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing (IIITDM) Kurnool has achieved the top rank in the country under the Department of Telecommunications’ (DoT) 100 5G Use Case Labs programme.

The institute excelled in all four evaluation parameters: Overall Excellence, Foundational Excellence, Engagement Excellence, and Innovation Excellence.

The awards were presented during the Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA) Review Meeting in New Delhi.

The institute’s 5G Use Case Lab, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is equipped with advanced technology.

The winning project was led by Dr K Krishna Naik, and the institute developed 18 cutting-edge products, with 12 technologies filed for patents.

These technologies are applied in various fields such as drone technology, robotics, smart agriculture, healthcare, and skill development.

The institute’s director and key personnel highlighted the significance of this achievement in advancing research in 5G, 6G, and next-generation telecom technologies.