SRM IST – among India’s largest and finest higher education institutions, will soon get a 5G-use case lab – announced by Honourable Prime Minister on Friday.

SRM IST – among India’s largest and finest higher education institutions, will soon get a 5G-use case lab – announced by Honourable Prime Minister on Friday.

The Prime Minister, while inaugurating the 7th Indian Mobile Congress at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, rolled out the ‘100 5G labs initiative’ - an endeavour to use opportunities associated with 5G technology. An initiative from the Department of Telecommunication under the Ministry of Communications, these labs will promote the design and development of 5G applications that cater both to India’s unique needs as well as global demands.
This will give a fillip to innovations across various
socio-economic sectors like education, agriculture, health, power, transportation etc, and accelerate the country into the leadership in usage of 5G technology. The initiative is a precursor to a 6G-ready academic and start-up ecosystem in India. The labs will encourage the creation of indigenous telecom technologies – so vital for national security.
 
The lab will further strengthen and motivate students resolve in their pursuit of quality and excellence in academics and beyond. SRM IST’s strengths in the area of communications and engineering is its ability to equip and skill students with the best in communication design, focus on research and encourage entrepreneurial skills.