At the Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) on October 29, 2023, Professor Abhay Karandikar, Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), highlighted India's potential in mobile network technologies. He emphasized India's unique opportunity to lead in 6G technology standardization, building on its indigenous 5G deployment and collaborative efforts with academia, industry, and startups. India's significant contribution to global data growth, set to reach one-third by 2030, was discussed. India's diverse landscape offers a testing ground for various communication technologies. Challenges like core network scalability and radio access efficiency were acknowledged, with support from initiatives like the National Mission for Cyber Physical Systems (NMICPS). These advancements can impact sectors beyond telecommunications, including agriculture, health, and transportation.