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Source: Government of India

Posted On: 25 MAR 2025 5:08PM by PIB Delhi

Government of India is implementing the National Food Security and Nutrition Mission (NFSNM) in 28 States and 2 Union Territories (UTs) viz. Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, to increase production of foodgrains through area expansion and productivity enhancement by providing incentives to the farmers, through the States/UTs, on crop production and protection technologies, cropping system-based demonstrations, distribution of certified seeds of newly released varieties/hybrids, integrated nutrient and pest management techniques, improved farm implements/tools/resource conservation machineries, water saving devices, capacity building of farmers through trainings during cropping seasons. The area under Rabi foodgrains in 2024-25 has increased by 14.35 lakh hectares, reaching a total of 565.46 lakh hectares, compared to 551.11 lakh hectares in 2023-24.

The Government is implementing “Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS)’ across various States and UTs in pan India to provide concessional interest rates on short-term agricultural loans through Kisan Credit Cards. The Government of India has also implemented several measures to improve the accessibility, transparency, and efficiency of the crop insurance scheme, which includes National Crop Insurance Portal (NCIP), a centralized platform for data management, subsidy payment, coordination, and online farmer enrolment. Digiclaim Module has been introduced to monitor the claim disbursal process. District and State Level Grievance Redressal Committees has been established to resolve farmer complaints. Additionally, the Krishi Rakshak Portal and Helpline (toll-free number 14447) allows farmers to raise issues related to claims, with fixed timelines for resolution. Other technological interventions such as YES-Tech, Weather information and Network Data System (WINDS), App for Intermediary Enrolment (AIDE App) etc. have also been implemented.

Government on 31.05.2023, has approved the “World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in Cooperative Sector. The Plan entails creation of various agri infrastructure at Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) level, including godowns, custom hiring center, processing units, Fair Price Shops, etc. The coordination between Railways and the Food Corporation of India (FCI) ensures efficient movement of foodgrains from surplus to deficit regions, addressing storage capacity, procurement, and allocations. Further, the government arranges procurement for all six mandated Rabi crops. For wheat and barley, FCI and state agencies provide price support to farmers. Procurement of pulses (Gram, Masur) and oilseeds (Rapeseed/Mustard, Safflower) is done under the Price Support Scheme (PSS) through the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) when market prices fall below the Minimum Support Price (MSP).

This information was given by Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare, Shri Ramnath Thakur in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.

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Source: Government of India

Posted On: 25 MAR 2025 5:07PM by PIB Delhi

Government of lndia is deeply committed to the well-being of farmers across the nation, which is evident through its remarkable increase in budget allocation for the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. The budget allocation for Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has been increased from Rs 1,32,469.86 crore in 2024-25 to Rs 1,37,756.55 crore in 2025-26.

As regard Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) it is informed that on account of several interventions by Government of India (GoI), the premium rates charged by the Insurance Companies under the scheme have significantly reduced and hence the premium liability of GoI has reduced.  In 2023-24 premium rate was 10.8% as compared to 15.9% in 2020-21.  It may be further noted that  Revised Estimates (2024-25) has been increased to Rs.15,864 crore as compared to  Rs.14,600 crore at Budget Estimates stage (2024-25). Further, Union Cabinet in its meeting held on 01.01.2025 has approved exemption from 10% mandatory allocation in North Eastern Region (NER) heads due to which funds which were surrendered in earlier years have been made available for utilisation for non-NER States which will significantly reduce past liabilities.  Keeping in mind the above, BE 2025-26 has been kept at Rs.12,242 crore.  Further,  the Union Cabinet in the meeting held on 01.01.2025  has also approved an increased outlay of Rs.69,515.71 crore under the scheme for the period 2021-22 to 2025-26.  Therefore, sufficient funds are available for additional allocation.

Majority of the claims are settled within the stipulated timelines under the Operational Guidelines of the scheme by the insurance companies. However, during the implementation of PMFBY, some complaints against insurance companies about non-payment and/or delayed payment of claims; under payment of claims on account of incorrect/delayed submission of insurance proposals by banks; discrepancy in yield data & consequent disputes between State Government and insurance companies, delay in providing State Government share of funds, non-deployment of sufficient personnel by insurance companies etc., were received in the past which were suitably addressed as per the provisions of the scheme.

Since the scheme is implemented by the State Government, therefore, in order to resolve the grievances/complaints including those related to claims of insured farmers, provision of Stratified Grievance Redressal Mechanism viz. District Level Grievance Redressal Committee (DGRC), State Level Grievance Redressal Committee (SGRC) has been made in the Revised Operational Guidelines of the Scheme. These committees have been given the detailed mandate as outlined in the Operational Guidelines for hearing the complaints/ grievances and to dispose them as per the stipulated procedure.

To further improve the grievance redressal mechanism, Krishi Rakshak Portal and Helpline (KRPH) has been developed. A single Pan-India toll free number 14447 has been deployed and linked to the insurance companies database, where farmers can raise their grievances/issues. Timelines to resolve these grievances/issues has also been fixed.

Department is regularly monitoring the functioning of insurance companies by various methods, including timely settlement of claims through weekly video conferences of all stakeholders, one to one meeting as well as National Review Conferences.

Based on the experience gained, views of various stakeholders and with a view to ensure better transparency, accountability, timely payment of claims to the farmers and to make the scheme more farmer friendly, Government has periodically revised the Operational Guidelines of the PMFBY comprehensively to ensure that the eligible benefits under the scheme reach the farmers timely and transparently.

This information was given by Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare, Shri Ramnath Thakur in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.

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Source: Government of India

Posted On: 25 MAR 2025 5:07PM by PIB Delhi

The National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS) has been launched on 15th August, 2024 by the Hon’ble Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare to enhance the surveillance and management of pest diseases across the country. The system utilizes latest digital technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI and ML) to provide quick and instant solution regarding pest attacks, crop diseases, crop damages etc. by issuing real time crop protection advisory to the farmers. It includes a user-friendly mobile app and a portal for identification of pests and disease mitigation.

NPSS is being used by the farmers across the country for identification of  pests and diseases in 61 crops and pest management advisories for 15 major crops namely cotton, paddy, wheat, maize, pigeon pea, moong, soyabean, sugarcane, brinjal, tomato, apple, banana, grapes, pomegranate. NPSS is currently available in four languages namely English, Hindi, Marathi and Punjabi. So far, 10154 pest management advisories have been issued through NPSS for the benefit of farmers.

The Government has formulated six point strategy for the welfare of farmers and development of agriculture. Strategies for increasing farmer incomes include improving crop productivity, reducing cost of production, agricultural diversification, adaptation to climate change for sustainable agriculture and compensation of farmers’ losses. Further, Ministry has formulated various schemes and programs to ensure effective coordination between the union and state governments and to address agricultural challenges at the grassroot level and also to incentivize and encourage farmers to grow a variety of crops. The list of schemes/ programmes implemented by DA&FW is enclosed at Annexure-I.

List of Schemes/ Programmes implemented by DA&FW

1. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
2. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan Dhan Yojana (PM-KMY)
3. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)/ Restructured Weather Based Crop  Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS)
4. Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS)
5. Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF)
6. Formation and Promotion of 10,000 new Farmer Producers Organizations (FPOs)
7. National Bee Keeping and Honey Mission (NBHM)
8. Namo Drone Didi
9. National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF)
10.  Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA)
11.   Agri Fund for Start-Ups & Rural Enterprises’ (AgriSURE)
12.  Per Drop More Crop (PDMC)
13.  Sub-Mission on Agriculture Mechanization (SMAM)
14.  Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)
15.  Soil Health & Fertility (SH&F)
16.  Rainfed Area Development (RAD)
17.  Agroforestry
18.  Crop Diversification Programme (CDP)
19.  Sub-Mission on Agriculture Extension (SMAE)
20.  Sub-Mission on Seed and Planting Material (SMSP)
21.  National Food Security and Nutrition Mission (NFSNM)
22.  Integrated Scheme for Agriculture Marketing (ISAM)
23.  Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH)
24.  National Mission on Edible Oils (NMEO)-Oil Palm
25.  National Mission on Edible Oils (NMEO)-Oilseeds
26.  Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region
27.  Digital Agriculture Mission
28.  National Bamboo Mission

This information was given by Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare, Shri Ramnath Thakur in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.

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Source: Government of India

Posted On: 25 MAR 2025 5:07PM by PIB Delhi

A total of 79 new high yielding varieties of seven major agricultural crops, 11 of fruits and 31 of vegetables were exhibited during Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela held during February 22-24, 2025. Besides, technologies for 18 biofertizers and bioformulations, Soil Test Fertilizer Recommendation Meter, Zn-loaded nano clay polymer composite; SpeedySeed Viability Kit^TM; Polymer composite seed coating for bruchid management; ⁠Nanocellulose extracted from pummelo peel and rice husk; Pea pod powder for instant noodles; Overripe banana powder in snack puffs and Muffins functionalized with by-products were also displayed. Eight new agricultural implements were also demonstrated during the event.

The details of main topics covered in the technical sessions and farmer-scientist interactions are as follows session-wise:

Session 1 : Technologies for Climate Resilient Agriculture; Session 2  : Crop Diversification; Session 3 : Digital Agriculture; Session 4 : Agricultural Marketing and Export; Session 5 : FPO-Start up linkage; Session 6 : Entrepreneurship Development of Youth and Women and Session 7 : Innovative Farmers Meet.

The farmers, entrepreneurs, youth and women were sensitized and educated about the new varieties and technologies through guided tours to Live demonstrations of the salient varieties and technologies developed by ICAR-IARI; exhibitions on salient technologies, products and services of ICAR-IARI as well as ICAR Institutes, Agricultural Universities, KVKs, FPOs, entrepreneurs, start-ups, public and private companies; and farmers-scientists’ interactions were held in technical sessions of Unnat Krishi – Viksit Bharat theme.

• 245 stalls of ICAR institutes, agricultural Universities, public and private institutes, farm entrepreneurs were showcased.

• Over 1800 quintals of seeds of various crops like paddy, moong, pigeon-pea, pearl millet, and vegetables were provided to the farmers at a very reasonable rate. On-Spot advisories were provided to the farmers and other stakeholders.

• Extension literatures on technologies were also distributed among all stakeholders

Some of the major announcements during the event include supervision of “Krishi Chaupal – Vigyan se Kisan Tak” and engagement of the IARI awardee/ Innovative farmers etc. in dissemination of technol

This information was given by Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare, Shri Shri Bhagirath Choudhary in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.

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Source: Government of India

Posted On: 25 MAR 2025 5:06PM by PIB Delhi

During 2024-25, the National Food Security Mission (NFSM) has been renamed as National Food Security & Nutrition Mission (NFSNM) and the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) is implementing NFSNM for increasing production of pulses, nutri cereals, rice, wheat and coarse cereals in the country. Under NFSNM, the incentives are provided to the farmers, through the States/UTs, on crop production and protection technologies, cropping system based demonstrations, production & distribution of certified seeds of newly released varieties/hybrids, integrated nutrient and pest management techniques, capacity building of farmers through trainings during cropping season etc.

 

Further, the Government of India also provides flexibility to the states for state specific needs/priorities under Pradhan Mantri-Rashtirya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY). The states may promote coarse cereals and millets (Shree Anna) under PM-RKVY with approval of State Level Sanctioning Committee (SLSC) headed by Chief Secretary of the State.

This information was given by Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare, Shri Ramnath Thakur in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.

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Source: Government of India

Posted On: 25 MAR 2025 5:05PM by PIB Delhi

Digital Crop Survey (DCS) System has been established to collect crop-sown details via a mobile interface, ensuring data is captured directly from the field. This database provides accurate, real-time crop area information for every agricultural plot, which will help to arrive at accurate production estimation.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has developed the Agri Stack in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and other IT laws of the country. AgriStack ensures complete privacy of farmers’ data by ensuring that farmers’ data is collected only with their consent. Farmers have full control over their data, which is only shared with authorized entities based on their consent for a specific purpose. Moreover, Agri Stack has been developed in a federal manner so that states have control over the entire data. The Government of India also ensures robust data security in the Agri Stack, which is fully compliant with the cyber security guidelines of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In). Agri Stack sends farmers’ information in a secret code so that only the designated system can read it. Secure APIs and token-based authentication govern all data exchanges, ensuring controlled access to data. In addition, the government conducts security audits of all these IT systems and monitors risks.

Although internet penetration has increased in rural areas, additional steps have been taken to ensure digital inclusion of farmers who do not have mobile phones, they can use existing support structures like Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), Krishi Sakhis, and Common Service Centres (CSCs), to get them registered on Agristack and access services and benefits. Further, states are organizing the camps so that no farmer is left out from getting the benefits of Agristack. The Government is providing administrative and technical support to all the states for implementation of the Mission.

The State Farmer Registry under the Digital Agriculture Mission covers all the land holders’ farmers, including women farmers. Farmers Registry application also has the provision to onboard the tenant and lessee farmers. A State can decide to include such farmers in the Farmers Registry as per the state’s policy.

This information was given by Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare, Shri Ramnath Thakur in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.

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Source: Government of India

Posted On: 25 MAR 2025 5:05PM by PIB Delhi

Agriculture is a State subject and Government of India supports the efforts of States through appropriate policy measures, budgetary allocation and various schemes/ programmes. The various schemes/ programmes of the Government of India are meant for the welfare of farmers by increasing production, remunerative returns and income support to farmers. The Government has substantially enhanced the budget allocation of Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare(DA&FW) from Rs. 21933.50 crore BE during 2013-14 to Rs. 1,22,528.77 crore BE during 2024-25. Major schemes/programmes initiated by DA&FW to increase the income of farmers including small and marginal farmers and for the development of agriculture Sector in India are as under:

1. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)

2. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan Dhan Yojana (PM-KMY)

3. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)/ Restructured Weather Based Crop  Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS)

4. Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS)

5. Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF)

6. Formation and Promotion of 10,000 new Farmer Producers Organizations (FPOs)

7. National Bee Keeping and Honey Mission (NBHM)

8. Namo Drone Didi

9. National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF)

10. Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA)

11. Agri Fund for Start-Ups & Rural Enterprises’ (AgriSURE)

12. Per Drop More Crop (PDMC)

13. Sub-Mission on Agriculture Mechanization (SMAM)

14. Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)

15. Soil Health & Fertility (SH&F)

16. Rainfed Area Development (RAD)

17. Agroforestry

18. Crop Diversification Programme (CDP)

19. Sub-Mission on Agriculture Extension (SMAE)

20. Sub-Mission on Seed and Planting Material (SMSP)

21. National Food Security and Nutrition Mission (NFSNM)

22. Integrated Scheme for Agriculture Marketing (ISAM)

23. Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH)

24. National Mission on Edible Oils (NMEO)-Oil Palm

25. National Mission on Edible Oils (NMEO)-Oilseeds

26. Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region

27. Digital Agriculture Mission

28. National Bamboo Mission

Indian Council on Agricultural Research (ICAR) has released a compilation of success stories of 75,000 farmers who have increased their income more than two times by convergence of schemes being operated by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and the allied Ministries/Departments.

The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) conducted a Situation Assessment Survey (SAS) of Agricultural Households during NSS 77^th round (January, 2019 – December, 2019) with reference to the agricultural year July, 2018- June, 2019 in the rural areas of the country.

According to these surveys, the estimated average monthly income per agricultural household increased from ₹6,426 in 2012-13 (NSS 70th round) to ₹10,218 in 2018-19 (NSS 77th round).

As per NSSO Survey on House hold Consumption Expenditure (2023-24), a comparison of the estimates of all-India average Monthly Per Capita Consumption Expenditure (MPCE) is as under:

Sector	Average MPCE (Rs.) over different period
	2011-12 NSS (68th round)	2023-2024
Rural	1,430	4,122
Urban	2,630	6,996
Difference as % of Rural MPCE	83.9	69.7

 

This information was given by Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare, Shri Ramnath Thakur in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.

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Source: Republic of China Taiwan

The Bureau of Standards, Metrology, and Inspection (BSMI) under the Ministry of Economic Affairs is pleased to host the 31st Asia-Pacific Legal Metrology Forum (APLMF) Annual Meeting from November 6 to 8, 2024, at the Grand Hotel in Taipei. BSMI, as a founding member of APLMF, is honored to host this significant event in Taiwan once again after 24 years, bringing together representatives from 19 economies and 66 metrology experts.

APLMF was created to foster harmonized regulatory and technical standards in legal metrology across the Asia-Pacific region, with the goal of minimizing trade barriers, supporting the development of robust metrological frameworks in developing economies, and ensuring fair transactions, public safety, health, and environmental protection. As a longstanding member, BSMI has actively contributed to advancing metrological standards and promoting regional collaboration through APLMF initiatives.

In her opening remarks, Director-General Chen Yi-Ling of the BSMI emphasized that metrology serves as the foundation of various economic activities, from commercial trade to public health and safety, making it essential for global economic and social stability. She indicated that Taiwan has been dedicated to advancing both the national and international metrology systems. For many years, efforts have been devoted to healthcare measurement fields, such as electronic sphygmomanometers, electronic thermometers, and speed detectors for law enforcement. It delivered a number of regional capacity building training courses and its work on dual-control guidelines for medical equipment has become a valuable resource for APLMF members, which earned BSMI recognition awards in 2006, 2009, and 2019. Looking ahead, BSMI will prioritize precision measurement technologies for green energy and carbon emissions to align with Taiwan’s net-zero goals.

The annual meeting’s agenda includes diverse working group discussions covering important topics, such as prepackaged goods regulation, utility metering standards, agricultural product quality measurement, digital metrological control, medical metrology, and innovations in hydrogen energy measurement. Experts and government representatives from across the region shared the latest advancements, successful case studies, and ongoing challenges in metrology, reinforcing international cooperation in the field.

The BSMI is dedicated to aligning Taiwan’s metrological standards with global developments. Through this year’s annual meeting, Taiwan aims to strengthen ties with Asia-Pacific economies, stay attuned to emerging trends, and collaboratively drive economic development within the region. This event, featuring working sessions, special presentations, and experience-sharing forums, underscores BSMI’s commitment to promoting metrological excellence and supporting the Asia-Pacific’s thriving economic landscape.

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

In response to circulating online rumors that SpaceX has requested its Taiwanese suppliers to relocate manufacturing operations abroad, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) promptly contacted relevant Taiwanese manufacturers. According to those suppliers, it is standard practice to adjust manufacturing schedules to meet global clients’ customized needs. They further emphasized that during the recent U.S. election period, there were no requests from SpaceX to move production facilities overseas. The MOEA strongly encourages the public not to misinterpret or exaggerate this matter, and reminds everyone to verify the accuracy of their information sources.

Taiwan’s electronics and ICT industries have long been essential parts of the global supply chain, especially in key sectors such as semiconductors and electronic components. Among those suppliers, Taiwan has developed a robust network of 46 manufacturers producing essential electronic components, including material components, PCBs, antenna components, cables, and power supplies. These companies supply many global satellite communication operators and service providers, including SpaceX, as well as supporting the global trend toward integrated GEO, MEO, and LEO satellite communication services. Taiwanese suppliers cater to a wide range of global clients in satellite communications, terrestrial telecom, and equipment manufacturing, ensuring diverse and resilient global deployment.

The electronic components industry remains heavily rooted in Taiwan, continuing to play a vital role in R&D and manufacturing. Since 2011, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has facilitated the consolidation of 30 system and component manufacturers through targeted R&D guidance, resulting in the successful development of products across household, automotive, marine, and aviation applications. This initiative aims to foster supply chain partnerships with global satellite communication operators, service providers, and equipment manufacturers.

In recent years, Taiwan has proactively adapted to the shifting landscape of global supply chains amid U.S.-China tech tensions, geopolitical factors, and de-risking strategies. Taiwanese companies have developed highly flexible production capabilities distributed across multiple countries and regions. Overall, in the area of satellite ground receiving equipment (user-terminal), Taiwan has achieved self-sufficiency in R&D, and its manufacturing capacity is highly competitive. Suppliers have confirmed that there are no intentions to shift manufacturing abroad, and short-term political factors are not expected to disrupt the established supply chain relationships between global satellite operators and Taiwanese suppliers.

Spokesman: Ms. Chen Pei-Li (Deputy Director General, IDA)
Contact Number: 886-2-7541255#2903, 0925-775150
Email: plchen@ida.gov.tw

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

At the 2024 EU-TW 6G SNS Joint Workshop in Taipei, ITRI, alongside its Taiwanese partners and the EU SNS JU (Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking) 6G-SANDBOX, presented the outcomes of their collaboration, showcasing advancements in the 6G trial network, including Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISAC) and reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS) solutions.

Under the SNS JU 6G-SANDBOX project, ITRI has partnered with LITEON, Auray, Groundhog, National Sun Yat-sen University, Keysight, IS-Wireless, Siradel, University of Malaga, and Queen’s University Belfast to establish the world’s largest 6G trial network. This collaboration leverages advanced O-RAN communication and integrated sensing technologies, such as AI-based human posture recognition and 3D sensing imaging techniques, to create a testing environment for a wide range of vertical applications.

The RISFORCE team, which includes ITRI, BenQ Materials, TMYTEK, YTTEK, and National Chung Cheng University, is also part of the SNS JU 6G-SANDBOX project. In February 2025, four RIS solutions from the RISFORCE team will be validated in real-world scenarios in Spain, together with Keysight, Nokia, Telefonica, and the University of Malaga, to enhance the ecosystem for 6G R&D collaboration between the EU and Taiwan.

Since 2016, ITRI has been an active participant in European communications R&D initiatives, successfully completing six projects along with more than 30 teams from 10 countries. These efforts have focused on areas such as smart manufacturing and disaster relief drones. Looking forward, ITRI remains committed to deepening its collaboration with European partners in 6G R&D, with a focus on three key pillars: openness, sustainability, and intelligence. The Institute invites partners from both home and abroad to join its 6G trials and foster innovations that support global sustainability objectives.

By leveraging digital twin technology for large-scale network simulations, ITRI aims to significantly enhance intelligent 6G network operations. This continued collaboration between Taiwan and the EU is expected to provide both regions with a strategic advantage in the commercialization of 6G technology and the shaping of global standards.

The workshop was co-hosted by the Department of Industrial Technology (DoIT), the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) and the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content, and Technology (DG CNECT). Opening remarks were delivered by Dr. Chyou-Huey Chiou, Director General of DoIT, MOEA; Pearse O’Donohue, Director of Future Networks at DG CNECT; and Dr. Colin Willcock, Chairman of 6G-IA.

Other key figures included Erzsebet Fitori, Executive Director of the EU 6G SNS Project Office; Harald Haas, Van Eck Professor of Engineering at the University of Cambridge; Emilio Calvanese Strinati, 6G-GOALS and 6G-DISAC project coordinator and Scientific Innovation Director of Smart Devices, Telecommunications and Security at CEA-Leti; Rahim Tafazolli, Head of the Institute for Communication Systems at the University of Surrey; Navid Nikaein, CEO and Founder of BubbleRAN (6G-SENSES partner); and Michael Dieudonne, Senior Director of Keysight (coordinator for SNS JU 6G-SANDBOX). There were also representatives from Taiwanese entities, including Chunghwa Telecom, Compal, LITEON, BenQ Materials, Auden, Groundhog, TMYTEK, YTTEK, CTOne, ITRI, National Taiwan University, and National Tsing Hua University. Participants exchanged insights and explored significant future 6G collaboration opportunities.

About the EU SNS JU 6G-SANDBOX

The EU SNS JU 6G-SANDBOX was launched in January 2023 with the funding from the SNS JU under the European Union’s (EU’s) Horizon Europe research and innovation program under Grant Agreement No 101096328. The project is led by Keysight Technologies as the coordinator, along with participation of 16 partners. This initiative combines digital and physical nodes to deliver fully configurable, manageable, and controllable end-to-end networks for validating new technologies and research advancements for future 6G technologies. It enables entities across the EU to test promising technical 6G enablers, including network automation, cybersecurity, digital twins, and Artificial Intelligence (AI), as well as technologies that streamline energy consumption.