C-DOT, the premier Telecom R&D centre of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, and Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (IIT-K), have signed an agreement to develop prototypes for 10-Gigabit-capable symmetric Passive Optical Network (XGS-PON) Optical Line Terminal (OLT) and Optical Network Unit (ONU).
Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) Scheme
The agreement falls under the Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) scheme of the Department of Telecommunications, Government of India. TTDF aims to provide funding support to domestic companies and institutions involved in the design, development, and commercialization of telecommunication products and solutions to enable affordable broadband and mobile services in rural and remote areas.
Project Details
Under the agreement, IIT Kharagpur will lead the development of prototypes for 10-Gigabit-capable symmetric XGS-PON OLT and ONU. The project aims to introduce state-of-the-art 10 Gbps upstream and downstream access network technology solutions. These advancements are expected to facilitate the growth of affordable broadband and mobile services in India.
Key Personnel
- IIT Kharagpur: Assistant Professor Aneek Adhya represented IIT Kharagpur at the event.
- C-DOT: Dr. Rajkumar Upadhyay, CEO of C-DOT, along with Directors Dr. Pankaj Kumar Dalela and Ms. Shikha Srivastava, attended the agreement signing ceremony.
Commitment
Both C-DOT and IIT-K expressed their enthusiasm and firm commitments to advancing this engagement further.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs):
- What is the focus of the agreement between C-DOT and IIT Kharagpur?
- A) Developing 5G technology
- B) Prototyping XGS-PON OLT and ONU
- C) Creating satellite communication systems
- D) Enhancing Wi-Fi technology
- Answer: B) Prototyping XGS-PON OLT and ONU
- Which scheme of the Government of India does the agreement fall under?
- A) National Broadband Mission
- B) Make in India Initiative
- C) Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF)
- D) Digital India Campaign
- Answer: C) Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF)
- What role does IIT Kharagpur play in the project?
- A) Funding the development
- B) Commercializing the products
- C) Developing prototypes
- D) Marketing the technology
- Answer: C) Developing prototypes
- Who represented IIT Kharagpur at the agreement signing ceremony?
- A) Dr. Rajkumar Upadhyay
- B) Dr. Pankaj Kumar Dalela
- C) Assistant Professor Aneek Adhya
- D) Ms. Shikha Srivastava
- Answer: C) Assistant Professor Aneek Adhya
- What commitment was expressed by both C-DOT and IIT-K?
- A) Apathy towards the project
- B) Enthusiasm and firm commitment
- C) Uncertainty about project goals
- D) Willingness to withdraw from the agreement
- Answer: B) Enthusiasm and firm commitment