{"id":12611,"date":"2026-08-28T19:12:34","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T19:12:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=12611"},"modified":"2026-08-28T19:12:34","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T19:12:34","slug":"dot-and-c-dot-sign-five-year-agreement-to-set-up-end-to-end-optical-network-testbed-in-new-delhi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=12611","title":{"rendered":"DoT and C-DOT Sign Five-Year Agreement to Set Up End-to-End Optical Network Testbed in New Delhi."},"content":{"rendered":"
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DoT and C-DOT Sign Five-Year Agreement to Set Up End-to-End Optical Network Testbed in New Delhi.<\/h1>\n

National Testbed to Accelerate Indigenous Optical Communication Technologies from Lab Innovation to Market Readiness.<\/h2>\n

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New Delhi:<\/p>\n

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The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, Government of India, has signed a strategic five-year agreement with the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) to establish a state-of-the-art End-to-End Optical Network Test Bed at the C-DOT campus in New Delhi.<\/p>\n

The publicly funded initiative is aimed at creating a real-world testing and validation environment for optical communication technologies developed by Indian startups and industry players. The testbed is expected to help bridge the critical gap between laboratory-stage innovation and commercial deployment, enabling indigenous technologies to undergo testing, validation and refinement before entering the market.<\/p>\n

The agreement was signed on August 27, 2026, by representatives of DoT and C-DOT in the presence of Alok Shukla, Advisor (Technology), DoT; Dr. Rajkumar Upadhyay, CEO, C-DOT; and Atul Kumar Singh, DDG (Networks & Technologies), DoT.<\/p>\n

Boost to India\u2019s Indigenous Optical Communication Ecosystem<\/h4>\n

The initiative is designed to strengthen India\u2019s domestic optical communication ecosystem and support the development and deployment of home-grown technologies for next-generation telecommunications infrastructure.<\/p>\n

According to the Department of Telecommunications, the testbed will act as a catalyst for Indian startups, researchers and industry players by providing access to a practical environment in which advanced optical communication solutions can be tested under realistic network conditions.<\/p>\n

The project is also aligned with the vision of \u201cAatmanirbhar Bharat\u201d, with an emphasis on developing secure, indigenous and deployment-ready communication technologies within the country.<\/p>\n

The testbed will bring together C-DOT\u2019s field-ready technologies covering optical core, optical access and quantum security, along with advanced third-party test and measurement equipment sourced from trusted vendors. This integrated environment will allow innovators to assess the performance, interoperability and readiness of emerging technologies.<\/p>\n

Two-Phase Implementation Plan<\/h4>\n

The End-to-End Optical Network Test Bed will function as a shared national resource for innovation, testing, validation, commercialization and skill development.<\/p>\n

The initiative will be implemented in two broad phases:<\/p>\n

Phase I: Set-Up \u2014 Years 1 and 2<\/p>\n

During the first two years, the focus will be on establishing the required infrastructure and technical facilities for the testbed.<\/p>\n

The infrastructure will include components covering:<\/p>\n

– Optical Core technologies
\n– Optical Access technologies
\n– Quantum Security technologies
\n– Advanced testing and measurement equipment from trusted third-party vendors<\/p>\n

The completion of this phase will lead to the formal rollout of the End-to-End Optical Network Test Bed.<\/p>\n

Phase II: Operations and Maintenance \u2014 Years 3 to 5<\/p>\n

The subsequent three years will focus on ensuring the sustained operation and maintenance of the facility.<\/p>\n

This phase will include technical support for users of the testbed, maintenance of the infrastructure and targeted educational and outreach programmes aimed at strengthening the wider optical communication ecosystem.<\/p>\n

Platform for Startups, Researchers and Skill Development<\/h4>\n

Beyond technology testing, the facility is expected to play an important role in capacity building and skill development in advanced optical communications.<\/p>\n

Students, researchers, startups and industry professionals will be able to gain hands-on exposure to next-generation optical networking technologies. Such practical training is intended to contribute to the development of a skilled workforce capable of designing, deploying and maintaining advanced communication networks.<\/p>\n

By providing a common platform for experimentation and validation, the testbed could also help promising technologies move more efficiently from research and development into field deployment and commercial markets.<\/p>\n

Strengthening Next-Generation Telecom Infrastructure<\/h4>\n

The establishment of the End-to-End Optical Network Test Bed represents an effort to create a stronger domestic ecosystem for optical communication technologies, which form an important part of modern high-capacity telecommunications networks.<\/p>\n

The initiative brings together government support, C-DOT\u2019s indigenous technology capabilities and participation from startups and industry. It is intended to facilitate innovation while helping Indian-developed technologies meet practical deployment requirements.<\/p>\n

C-DOT\u2019s Role in Indigenous Telecom Technology<\/h4>\n

The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) is a premier telecommunications research and development organisation under the Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications.<\/p>\n

C-DOT has been involved in the development of indigenous, secure, standards-compliant and deployment-ready telecommunications technologies. Its work is aligned with national objectives relating to technological self-reliance and the creation of secure digital infrastructure.<\/p>\n

With the new five-year agreement, DoT and C-DOT aim to provide India\u2019s optical communication innovators with a dedicated national platform for testing, validation, training and commercialization, supporting the country\u2019s broader push towards self-reliance in advanced telecommunications technology.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

DoT and C-DOT Sign Five-Year Agreement to Set Up End-to-End Optical Network Testbed in New Delhi. National Testbed to Accelerate Indigenous Optical Communication Technologies from […]<\/p>\n

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