TSDSI Roadmap
Strategic direction and planned standardization activities for India's telecommunications future through 2030.
Standards Roadmap
Phase 1 — 5G Consolidation
- Complete LMLC v2.0 standardization for 5G NR coverage optimization
- Publish India 5G Network Architecture Standards (SG-N work items)
- Finalize IoT Security Standards for Smart City applications
- Complete transposition of 3GPP Release 17/18 specifications
- Launch O-RAN study item — India deployment considerations
Phase 2 — 6G Foundation
- Submit India IMT-2030 (6G) technical proposals to ITU-R WP5D
- Initiate 6G architecture standards for Indian use cases
- Publish AI/ML in Networks technical report and begin standardization
- Expand oneM2M India adoption — Smart Agriculture standards
- Complete O-RAN India standards for domestic equipment manufacturers
Phase 3 — 6G Development
- Active contribution to 3GPP Release 20 (6G) specifications
- Publish 6G Network Architecture standards for India
- Terahertz and Sub-THz spectrum standards for India
- AI-native network function standards
- Satellite-terrestrial integration standards for rural India
- Expanded digital identity and security standards
Phase 4 — 6G Standardization
- Complete first wave of 6G national standards
- Transposition of 3GPP 6G specifications as TSDSI standards
- India's 6G network deployment standards ready for operators
- Full digital economy standards — FinTech, HealthTech, EdTech
- Green network standards for sustainable ICT infrastructure
Strategic Priority Areas
6G / IMT-2030
Lead India's contribution to 6G standards globally, ensuring India-specific requirements for rural coverage, multilingual interfaces, and AI-native networks are incorporated.
AI-Native Networks
Develop standards for AI/ML integration into telecom network operations, management, and optimization tailored to Indian network conditions and constraints.
Open RAN / Make in India
Standards that enable domestic Open RAN equipment manufacturing, supporting India's PLI scheme for telecom and self-reliance in critical network infrastructure.
Satellite + Terrestrial
Integration standards for satellite broadband (LEO/MEO) with terrestrial 5G/6G networks to achieve universal connectivity across India's vast geography.
Cybersecurity
Comprehensive cybersecurity standards for Indian telecom networks, including supply chain security, network function security, and subscriber data protection.
Green Networks
Energy efficiency and sustainability standards for Indian telecom infrastructure, contributing to India's net-zero commitments through smarter network operations.