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In a significant move towards Jai Anusandhan, aimed at promoting innovative start-ups in the country and establishing an ecosystem of research and entrepreneurship, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has announced two significant calls for proposals aimed at catalysing innovation and technological advancement in the telecommunications sector.

“These initiatives underscore DoT’s commitment to fostering indigenous R&D, promoting IP creation, and achieving inclusive digital growth across India,” the Ministry of Communications said.

The proposals are under the categories ‘5G Intelligent Village’ and ‘Quantum Encryption Algorithm,’ and participants from the industry, MSMEs, Start-ups, academia, and government departments involved in technology design, development, and commercialisation of telecommunication products and solutions have been invited.

“These proposals shall be funded under the Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) scheme of the DoT and represent pivotal steps towards harnessing advanced technologies for societal benefit and reinforcing India’s leadership in telecommunications innovation,” the ministry said.

The deadline for the submission of the application is July 31.

The 5G Intelligent Village Initiative responds to the pressing need for equitable technological advancement by harnessing the transformative power of 5G technology to uplift rural communities.

The Call for Proposals- “From Connectivity Gaps to Smart Solutions: Designing 5G Networks for Rural Innovation- 5G Intelligent Villages”- aims to address critical pillars such as agriculture, education, healthcare, governance, and sustainability.

The following are the Proposed Village Locations:

• Dharmaj, District Anand, Gujarat
• Ramgarh Urf Rajahi, District Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
• Anandpur Jalbera, Dist Ambala, Haryana
• Bajargaon, District Nagpur, Maharashtra
• Bhagwanpura, District Bhilwara, Rajasthan
• Dablong, District Nagaon, Assam
• Raosar, District Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh
• Aari, District Guna, Madhya Pradesh
• Banskhedi, District Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh
• Burripalem, District Guntur, Andhra Pradesh

The Ministry said that it has invited proposals to enable effective utilisation of Ultra-Reliable Low-Latency Communication (URLLC) and massive Machine Type Communication (mMTC) aspects of 5G in selected villages, showcasing the advantages of 5G connectivity.

The Ministry further added that proposals can also include plans for establishing 5G connectivity in areas without existing coverage. This initiative aims to unite telecom service providers, sensor manufacturers, CCTV suppliers, and IoT providers on a single platform to explore and exploit the potential advantages of 5G, serving as a hub for research and development in this field.

Quantum Encryption Algorithm (QEA)
The call for proposals is for developing an India-specific Quantum Encryption Algorithm (QEA) that will represent a cutting-edge approach to securing digital communication channels by leveraging the principles of quantum mechanics. The algorithm should ensure Unparalleled Security; Advanced Encryption Capabilities; Ultrafast and Efficient Encryption etc, the ministry said.

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