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 |
