PLI Scheme Spurs Rs 91,000 Crore in Production as India Eyes 6G Leadership

New Delhi, Oct 8 (KNN) Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday said India’s technology ambitions now go far beyond 5G, with a vision to secure 10% of all global 6G patents.

Speaking at the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025 in New Delhi, he highlighted the nation’s transformation from a technology follower to a digital leader on the global stage.

Emphasising India’s journey toward self-reliance, Scindia said, “The day is not far when the world will say it depends on India.” He urged innovators to focus on homegrown solutions, adding, “Design here, solve here, and scale for everywhere. India innovates, and the world transforms.”

Scindia underlined that satellite communications are set to play a major role in India’s digital future. The satellite communication (Satcom) market, currently worth about $4 billion across telecom and broadcasting, is projected to triple to nearly $15 billion by 2033.

“Connectivity is expanding from land to sea to space,” he said, adding that India is poised to become the world’s largest digitally skilled workforce.

Highlighting government initiatives, Scindia said India is now moving from being a “service nation” to a “product nation.” The Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, he noted, has already led to Rs 91,000 crore in new production, Rs 18,000 crore in exports, and the creation of 30,000 jobs.

The minister also spoke about the Bharat 6G Alliance, which aims to make India a key contributor in setting global 6G standards and innovations.

(KNN Bureau)