The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has invited expressions of interest for the 5G Vertical Engagement and Partnership Programme to build strong collaboration partnerships across the 5G ecosystem with an exclusive emphasis to address user/vertical industry needs. In order to multiply the 5G opportunities across usage verticals, under the guidance of secretary (telecom), an inter-ministerial committee chaired by member (technology), Digital Communications Commission, is constituted with representatives from relevant vertical ministries to facilitate collaborative efforts across stakeholders.