Telecommunication Engineering Centre and the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur have signed an MoU

Telecommunication Engineering Centre and the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur have signed an MoU

¨     Telecommunication Engineering Centre and the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur have signed an MoU.

¨     The Telecommunication Engineering Centre is the technical branch of India's Department of Telecommunications.

¨     This partnership focuses on advanced telecommunications research and global standardization efforts.

¨     The two institutions will work together to develop India-specific standards for future network technologies.

¨     These include 6G, optical communication systems, and non-terrestrial networks.

¨     This collaboration also includes passive optical networks and advanced antenna systems.

¨     The MoU was signed at IIT Kharagpur on February 23, 2026.

¨     This agreement creates a structured framework for joint research and standardization activities.

¨     The aim of this collaboration is to promote indigenous innovation in telecommunications technology.

¨ This partnership is expected to enhance India's role in shaping future global telecommunications standards.