The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC), the technical arm of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) to collaborate on joint studies, research, and technical contributions in advanced telecom technologies and global standardisation activities. The TEC and IIT-Hyderabad partnership aims to develop India-specific standards and test frameworks, explore future network technologies such as 6G, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs).
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TEC and IIT-Hyderabad signs MoU for Technical Contributions in Telecom Technologies
The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC), the technical arm of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India and the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for collaborate on joint studies, research, and technical contributions in advanced telecom technologies and global standardisation activities.
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The partnership creates a formal framework for TEC to work closely with IIT Hyderabad on next-generation telecom and standardisation activities.
This collaboration will further the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision by strengthening indigenous research, design and manufacturing in telecom - developing India-specific standards, test frameworks and home-grown solutions that bolster national self-reliance, secure critical communications infrastructure and reduce dependence on imports.
TEC and IIT-Hyderabad MoU Signed by
The TEC and IIT-Hyderabad MoU for collaboration on Joint Studies and Technical Contributions in Telecom Technologies and Standardisation Activities was signed by Amit Kumar Srivastava, DDG (Mobile Technologies), TEC and, Prof. Budaraju Srinivasa Murty, Director, IITH in presence of Shri Syed Tausif Abbas, Sr. DDG and Head (TEC) and Prof. Kiran Kumar Kuchi, IITH at IIT Hyderabad.
Key Areas of TEC and IIT-Hyderabad MoU
The key areas of the MoU signed by Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) and IIT-Hyderabad are as follows.
- Mobile Communication Technologies: Study and technical contributions on Network Architecture, signalling and protocols for 4G, 5G, NB-IoT etc.
- Open RAN: Collaborative research in Open RAN and Network Disaggregation, focusing on open interfaces and orchestration.
- 6G: Exploring architecture and enabling technologies for 6G with contributions in standardisation activities in 3GPP and related global forums.
- Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs): Research and standardisation on NTN, HAPS and integration of Terrestrial Network (TN) with NTN.
- Specific Absorption Rate (SAR): Joint work on SAR exposure, compliance framework and health impact studies.
Aims of TEC and IIT-Hyderabad MoU
The MoU between TEC and IIT-Hyderabad for technical contributions in telecommunication technologies aims to develop India-specific standards and testing frameworks, explore future network technologies like 6G, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs), and enhance India’s participation in ITU-T (International Telecommunication Union – Telecommunication Standardization Sector) Study Groups.
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The TEC and IIT-Hyderabad partnership aims to accelerate indigenous R&D and increase India’s influence in global standardisation processes by strengthening India’s contributions to global standardisation bodies such as ITU and 3GPP.
About TEC
The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) is the technical arm of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India. TEC formulates technical standards, specifications, and test requirements for telecom equipment and networks in India, ensuring interoperability, quality, and alignment with global best practices.
TEC represents India in international fora such as the ITU-T, ITU-R and coordinates National Working Groups for global standardization activities
The Telecommunications Engineering Centre (TEC) is headquartered in New Delhi. It has three additional regional centres located in Kolkata, Mumbai and Bangalore.
Vision of TEC
TEC shall leverage its status as a Centre of Excellence in Telecom to position India as a Lead Telecom Knowledge and Manufacturing Hub of Asia-Pacific Nations by driving Telecom Standards, Manufacturing Support and Network Building Skill sets in the interests of this region and market.
About IIT Hyderabad
The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad), established in 2008, is a premier institute of national importance with strong academic and research capabilities in advanced telecommunications, 5G/6G technologies, artificial intelligence applications in telecom, and emerging ICT domains.
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IIT Hyderabad offers undergraduate programs in all the classical engineering disciplines, applied sciences, design, as well as several modern interdisciplinary areas. Students are given a flexibility to explore a broad set of areas, and potentially pursue a minor or double major in a discipline that is not their own. Students who wish to seek a deeper understanding of their own discipline are strongly encouraged to get involved in cutting-edge research with the help of a faculty to mentor them, and earn an Honors in their own field.
Vision of IIT Hyderabad
IIT Hyderabad will be the cradle for inventions and innovations. It will advance knowledge and scholarship to students in science, technology and liberal arts, and equip them to handle the challenges of the nation and the world in the 21st century.
Mission of IIT Hyderabad
The mission of IIT Hyderabad is to be recognized as ideators and leaders in higher education and research, and to develop human power with creativity, technology and passion for the betterment of India and humankind.
Static Current Affairs related to IIT Hyderabad for upcoming exams
- Established: 2008
- Chairman: B. V. R. Mohan Reddy
- Member-Central Govt. nominee: Smt. Saumya Gupta, IAS
- Member-State Govt. nominee: Dr Yogita Rana, IAS
- Members: Prof. (Mrs.) Vinod Krishan; Dr. Prema Ramachandran and Prof. M Lakshmi Kantam
- Member, Senate Nominee: Prof. T Shashidhar; Prof. J Balasubramaniam
- Ex-Officio Member: Prof. B. S. Murty
- Secretary: V Venkat Rao
Static Current Affairs related to TEC for upcoming exams
- Form of TEC: Telecommunication Engineering Centre
- Headquarters: New Delhi
- Head: Syed Tausif Abbas
- Director (Finance): Bhavesh Anil Sharma
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