New Delhi: The Telecommunication Engineering Centre has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the SRM Institute of Science & Technology to advance research, joint studies, and technical contributions in emerging telecom technologies and global standardisation work. The partnership is designed to strengthen India’s capabilities in developing indigenous standards and frameworks while expanding the country’s presence in global study groups and technical bodies.
Under the collaboration, TEC and SRMIST will work on areas such as 6G systems, Artificial Intelligence, Non-Terrestrial Networks, quantum communication, and future network architectures. The two institutions will also contribute to India’s participation in ITU-T, ITU-D and ITU-R Study and Focus Groups, aiming to shape discussions on next-generation networks at the international level.
The MoU was signed on 13 November 2025 at SRMIST Kattankulathur in the presence of TEC and SRMIST leadership, including Amit Kumar Srivastava, DDG (Mobile Technologies) at TEC, and S. Ponnusamy, Registrar of SRMIST, along with senior representatives from both organisations.
The agreement establishes a structured mechanism for collaboration across key technology domains. Research areas include AI-driven resource allocation for 6G, low-latency coding, network behaviour modelling through Digital Twin frameworks, quantum communication protocols, distributed intelligence at the edge, generative AI for network automation, cybersecurity for resilient communication systems, and advanced RF, microwave, terahertz and mmWave studies. Work will also extend to optical communication systems, NTNs involving satellite and high-altitude platforms, and Open RAN with a focus on interoperability and network disaggregation.
Through this partnership, TEC intends to accelerate indigenous research and strengthen India’s contributions to global standardisation bodies such as the ITU and 3GPP. The collaboration aligns with the broader objective of Atmanirbhar Bharat by supporting home-grown telecom solutions, improving test frameworks, securing communication networks and reducing reliance on imported technologies.
TEC, as the technical arm of the Department of Telecommunications, formulates standards and conformity assessment requirements for telecom equipment and networks in India. It plays a central role in ensuring interoperability, quality and alignment with global practices, and represents India in international standardisation platforms.
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