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𝗕𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁 𝟲𝗚 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 (𝗕𝟲𝗚𝗔) is an industry-led initiative launched by the Indian government to make India a global leader in 6G technologies. The alliance brings together startups, academia, telecom operators, research institutions, and global standardization bodies to collaborate on developing indigenous 6G capabilities. The Indian government has set a target for India to contribute 10% of the global 6G patents by 2030. The alliance operates through specialized working groups focusing on areas like spectrum usage, AI integration, security, sustainable infrastructure, and rural inclusivity. The Bharat 6G Vision Document outlines the phased approach to 6G development: foundational R&D (2023–25), standardization and ecosystem setup (2026–28), and commercial deployment (2029–30). The government has allocated ₹240 crore (~US$30 million) through the Telecom Technology Development Fund for building 6G testbeds, including terahertz RAN, AI-native networks, and advanced photonics. India currently holds over 200 patents related to 6G and ranks among the top six nations globally in 6G intellectual property filings. The alliance has signed multiple international agreements with the US, South Korea, Europe, Finland, and Brazil to co-develop standards and test technologies. India’s 6G strategy emphasizes open RAN, indigenous semiconductor development, and rural-first deployment use cases in healthcare, smart cities, and agriculture. IIT-Kanpur, IIT-Madras, and other leading institutes are actively contributing to the development of 6G hardware, simulation platforms, and open-source stacks. The alliance aims to ensure that Indian-origin technologies are part of global standards through active participation in 3GPP, ITU, and other standardization bodies. AI, ML, and sustainability are core design pillars of India's proposed 6G architecture, with a focus on low-latency, ultra-reliable communication. India’s telecom minister and B6GA officials recently reviewed progress in Kanpur, highlighting IITs’ role and progress in 6G readiness. The initiative is aligned with India’s broader Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) vision to reduce dependence on foreign telecom infrastructure providers. The B6GA roadmap promotes co-creation between public and private players to accelerate R&D, pre-commercial pilots, and policy frameworks. Startups in AI-driven telecom infrastructure, chip design, and radio engineering are being encouraged to contribute via government-backed innovation challenges. India plans to begin limited 6G field trials and cross-border pilots by 2026, with a goal of full-scale commercial 6G deployment by the end of this decade. Follow vishakha Jangir for more such business insights.