Revised TDIP Scheme guidelines released with ₹203 crore outlay for 2026–31
Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia released revised guidelines for the Department of Telecommunications' Technology Development and Investment Promotion (TDIP) Scheme on 22 April 2026, with an outlay of ₹203 crore for 2026–31 to boost India's role in global telecom standards and 6G.
Summary
Revised guidelines for the Technology Development and Investment Promotion (TDIP) Scheme of the Department of Telecommunications were released by Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on 22 April 2026. The scheme has an outlay of ₹203 crore for 2026–31 and aims to raise India's participation in global telecom standardisation and indigenous technology, including 5G Advanced and 6G. It funds Indian participation in bodies such as the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), 3GPP and oneM2M, including technical contributions, leadership roles and hosting standardisation events in India, and its scope now covers startups and MSMEs as well as pilot and proof-of-concept projects.
Key facts
- Scheme
- Technology Development and Investment Promotion (TDIP), DoT
- Released
- Jyotiraditya Scindia, 22 April 2026
- Outlay
- ₹203 crore for 2026–31
- Standards bodies
- ITU, 3GPP, oneM2M
- New scope
- Startups and MSMEs; pilots and proof-of-concept projects; 5G Advanced and 6G
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What is the outlay of the revised Technology Development and Investment Promotion (TDIP) Scheme of DoT for 2026–31?
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Correct answer: D — ₹203 crore
The revised TDIP Scheme has a total outlay of ₹203 crore for 2026–31.
The TDIP Scheme seeks to enhance India's participation in which of the following global telecom standardisation bodies?
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Correct answer: B — ITU, 3GPP and oneM2M
The scheme supports Indian participation in the ITU, 3GPP and oneM2M.