US-India OpenRAN

US-India OpenRAN Acceleration Roadmap gets official

The formalization of the “US-India OpenRAN Acceleration Roadmap” as a result of the Department of Telecommunications Secretary’s visit to the United States was a major step toward promoting international advances and collaboration in Next Generation Communication Technologies. 

The Deputy National Security Advisor (NSA) of the United States, Ann Neuberger, met with the Secretary of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), leading to the formalization and issue of the “US-India OpenRAN Acceleration Roadmap,” the Ministry of Communications said in an official statement on Wednesday. This agreement supports partnership for OpenRAN product scaled rollout and interoperability. 

OpenRAN Acceleration Roadmap: US-India 

“Both sides concurred on joint efforts in Next Generation Communication Technologies, marking a significant stride towards global technological advancement,” the ministry stated in its statement. The agreement was reached on January 12, 2024, during the Secretary of Telecommunications’ visit to the United States. The ministry highlighted the specifics of the trip, which focused on significant features of “India’s technological prowess and global collaboration”. 

PanIIT 2024 keynote 

At the PanIIT 2024 event, the DoT Secretary gave a keynote address titled “Technology Diplomacy: Navigating the Geopolitical Landscape.” The Ministry also announced the signing of a Joint Work Plan with PanIIT USA, which would support the exchange of expertise for Indian research initiatives and steer startups in the direction of Atmanirbhar Bharat. 

Collaboration in Quantum Communications 

The Secretary also visited the University of Chicago to discuss possible collaborations in Quantum Teleportation and Quantum Networks, with the goal of advancing R&D, promoting innovation, and strengthening the startup ecosystem in Quantum Communications in India, all in an effort to support India’s self-sufficiency in the field. 

World Bank Talks on Digital Projects 

During a meeting with World Bank delegates, the Telecom Secretary engaged in conversations on India’s efforts in the areas of digital public infrastructure, cell broadcast technology, and encouraging the startup ecosystem. The World Bank received an invitation to participate in the ITU/UN initiative “AI for Good,” which focuses on the South Asian and African areas in particular. 

According to the Ministry, this visit perfectly embodies the Department of Telecommunications’ dedication to international cooperation, technical innovation, and independence, all of which are in perfect harmony with the Atmanirbhar Bharat goal. 

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