TEC and IIIT Naya Raipur Sign MoU to Boost Research and Standardization in Next-Generation Telecom Technologies.

MOUs and Agreement | Dated: 08 Oct 2025

In October 2025, the Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC), under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communication, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The partnership aims to jointly pursue research, innovation, and standardization in next-generation telecommunications technologies, supporting India’s digital ecosystem and Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.
  • - The collaboration focuses on promoting digital inclusion by developing affordable, interoperable, and vendor-neutral telecom solutions suited to India’s diverse connectivity requirements across urban and rural areas.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The MoU targets advanced areas including Open Radio Access Network (RAN) and Network Disaggregation, Cognitive Radio and Spectrum Sharing, 5G/6G technologies, Internet of Things (IoT) Internet Speed Frameworks, and contributions to telecom standardization.
  • (ii) The partnership proposes the creation of telecom standards and interoperability solutions specifically tailored to India’s digital ecosystem, ensuring seamless integration and efficiency across networks.
  • (iii) The collaboration advances India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat vision by fostering indigenous research, design, and development of next-generation telecommunications technologies, strengthening the country’s self-reliance in digital infrastructure.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which institute recently signed an MoU with the Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) to jointly pursue research and standardization in next-generation telecom technologies?

Correct Answer: IIIT Naya Raipur

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