On Wednesday, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia unveiled the revamped Technology Development and Investment Promotion (TDIP) Scheme, allocating ₹203 crore (approximately $24.5 million USD) for the period 2026-31. This initiative is designed to enhance India's role in global telecom standard-setting and promote the development of indigenous technologies. The revised guidelines broaden eligibility criteria, allowing participation from startups, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), academia, research institutions, and telecom service providers. This expansion aims to deepen ecosystem participation and foster collaborative innovation across the telecom value chain. The TDIP Scheme seeks to bolster India's influence in leading international standardization bodies, including the International Telecommunication Union, 3GPP, and oneM2M, thereby positioning the country as a key player in the evolving landscape of telecom technologies like 5G Advanced and 6G.