• The Technology Development and Investment Promotion (TDIP) Scheme is associated with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).

  • Revised guidelines were released in April 2026.

  • The revised scheme has an outlay of ₹203 crore for 2026–31.

  • Objectives include:

    • Strengthening India's participation in global telecom standardisation

    • Promoting indigenous telecom technology

    • Supporting startups and MSMEs

    • Pilot projects

    • Proof-of-concept deployments

    • Supporting the 6G ecosystem

Key Pointers

  • Ministry: Ministry of Communications

  • Department: DoT

  • Outlay: ₹203 crore

  • Period: 2026–31

  • Focus: Telecom standards + indigenous technology + 6G

  • Beneficiaries: Startups, MSMEs and technology developers