New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Central government’s Centre for Development of Telematics (C‑DOT) honoured 78 employees who collectively secured 36 patents, 18 copyrights, five design registrations, nine trademarks and three research papers at the Annual IP Awards Ceremony 2026 in Bengaluru, an official statement said on Thursday.

The recipients were awarded for innovation and excellence at C-DOT Bangalore and the steadily growing number of patents and a strong base of awardees pointed to C-DOT’s position as a key driver of innovation in the telecom and digital technology space, Ministry of Communications said.

The event served as a platform to recognise creativity, dedication, and breakthrough thinking across teams. The awardees’ contributions underscore the vibrant innovation culture at C-DOT, fostering a robust ecosystem that supports research and development of next-generation telecom solutions aligned with national priorities such as Digital India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat, the statement noted.

The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) is the premier Research & Development (R&D) centre under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) , Government of India.

“The innovations we celebrate today reflect not only technical excellence but also a deep commitment to strengthening India’s self-reliance in telecom technologies,” said Dr. Rajkumar Upadhyay, CEO, C-DOT.

“A strong and expanding IP portfolio is fundamental to building a resilient and future-ready ecosystem. It is encouraging to see our teams continuously pushing boundaries and contributing meaningfully to India’s digital future,” he added.

Upadhyay further emphasised that such recognitions inspire researchers to innovate with purpose, transforming ideas into impactful technologies that enhance India’s global standing in telecom and emerging digital domains.

Awardees received certificates, medals and cash prizes. The ceremony brought together researchers, engineers, and domain experts whose contributions have significantly strengthened C-DOT’s intellectual property portfolio.

These achievements reflect the organisation’s sustained focus on research excellence and its commitment to building globally competitive, indigenous technologies, the statement noted.

–IANS

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