National 23 October 2026
C-DOT Establishes 6th Centre of Excellence at IIT (BHU)
Why in the News?
The Centre for Development of Telematics (**C-DOT**), the telecom R&D center of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), signed an MoU with **IIT (BHU), Varanasi** to establish C-DOT's **sixth Centre of Excellence (CoE)**.
Key Features / Major Points:
- Sixth National CoE: Expands C-DOT's network of CoEs to six, building on existing centers at IIT Kanpur, IIT Gandhinagar, IIT Roorkee, IIT Hyderabad, and IISc Bengaluru.
- Advanced R&D Thrust Areas: Focused on **5G Advanced/6G Technologies**, Quantum and Post-Quantum Communication, AI-Native Communication Networks, Cybersecurity, and Large-Scale MIMO Systems.
- Bridge Between Academia & Industry: Aims to translate academic research into indigenous, commercializable telecom solutions and nurture specialized talent for India’s digital infrastructure.
- Key Dignitaries: The MoU was executed in the presence of Dr. Pankaj Kumar Dalela (EVP, C-DOT) and Prof. Amit Patra (Director, IIT-BHU), with C-DOT CEO Dr. Rajkumar Upadhyay highlighting its role in accelerating self-reliance in telecom.
Static GK Facts:
- C-DOT (Centre for Development of Telematics):
- Established: **August 1984**.
- Headquarters: New Delhi.
- CEO: Dr. Rajkumar Upadhyay.
- Parent Ministry: Ministry of Communications (Department of Telecommunications).
- IIT (BHU) Varanasi:
- Formerly Banaras Engineering College (BENCO, founded in 1919 by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya).
- Designated as an Institute of National Importance / IIT in **2012**.
- Union Minister of Communications: Jyotiraditya Scindia.
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: At which premier institute has C-DOT established its 6th Centre of Excellence (CoE) to foster next-generation telecom technologies?
A: IIT (BHU), Varanasi
Q: Which next-generation wireless technology standards form a primary research focus of the newly launched C-DOT CoE?
A: 5G Advanced and 6G Technologies
Q: In which year was the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) established?
A: 1984
Q: Which entity serves as the premier R&D wing of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in India?
A: C-DOT (Centre for Development of Telematics)
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