India endorses the Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security; Department of Telecommunications to take the initiative forward

Why It Matters

This is relevant for competitive exams tracking India's international technology partnerships, telecommunications policy milestones, and global digital governance initiatives.

Key Points

• India endorsed the Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security alongside 24 like-minded nations.
• The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will coordinate India's engagement and follow-up activities.
• The endorsement was announced on the sidelines of the G20 Innovation Ministerial in North Carolina, USA.
• The G20 Innovation Ministerial was held on 1-2 September 2026 under the United States' G20 Presidency.
• Participating governments commit to steps within 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months.
• India's participation builds on the Bharat 6G Vision, Bharat 6G Alliance, and indigenous 4G and 5G stacks.
• Other participating nations include the US, UK, France, Germany, Japan, and the Republic of Korea.
• The announcement was marked by a handshake between Shri Jitin Prasada and Mr. Howard Lutnick.

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