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Technology Development and Investment Promotion (TDIP) Scheme 

Why in the News?

  • Revised guidelines of the Technology Development and Investment Promotion (TDIP) Scheme released by Jyotiraditya M. Scindia
  • Aim: Strengthen India’s global telecom presence and boost next-gen technologies

What is the TDIP Scheme?

  • A Department of Telecommunications (DoT) initiative
  • Focus:
    • Promote indigenous telecom technologies
    • Enhance India’s role in global telecom standards

Key Features

  • Financial Outlay
    • Total allocation: ₹203 crore
    • Period: 2026 to 2031
  • Focus Areas
    • Participation in: Global standard-setting bodies
    • Promotion of: Innovation and R&D
    • Development of: 5G Advanced and 6G ecosystem
[2019] With reference to communication technologies, what is/are the difference/differences between LTE (Long-Term Evolution) and VoLTE (Voice over Long-Term Evolution)? 
1. LTE is commonly marketed as 3G and VoLTE is commonly marketed as advanced 3G. 
2. LTE is data-only technology and VoLTE is voice-only technology. 
Select the correct answer using the code given below. 
a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2  d) Neither 1 nor 2

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