Technology Development and Investment Promotion (TDIP) Scheme: ₹203 Crore Outlay

Key facts

• The Ministry of Communications unveiled the revised Technology Development and Investment Promotion (TDIP) Scheme for 2026–31 with an outlay of ₹203 crore.
• The TDIP aims to strengthen indigenous innovation, fast-track next-generation technologies such as 6G, and elevate India's role in global telecom standard-setting.
• The scheme provides financial assistance for Indian stakeholders to engage with international platforms including the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), 3GPP, and oneM2M.
• The revised guidelines expand participation to include startups, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), academia, research institutions, telecom operators, and industry players.
• Implementation will be carried out through the Telecommunications Standards Development Society India (TSDS India), Telecom Centres of Excellence India (TCOE India), and Telecommunications Consultants India Limited (TCIL).
• The TDIP complements the Telecom Technology Development Fund and the Bharat 6G Mission.