The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the government of Madhya Pradesh will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on July 30, 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, for the establishment of India’s first telecom manufacturing zone (TMZ), phase-I, at Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
The establishment of India’s first TMZ at Gwalior marks a significant milestone in strengthening the country’s domestic telecommunications manufacturing ecosystem and advancing the vision of prime minister’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The initiative seeks to create a world-class manufacturing ecosystem for telecom equipment and allied technologies by attracting investments, fostering innovation, encouraging indigenous design and manufacturing, and accelerating the development of next-generation telecom products and solutions.
The TMZ is expected to serve as a catalyst for the growth of telecom equipment manufacturers, technology companies, MSMEs, start-ups, and other stakeholders across the telecom value chain. It will also generate substantial employment opportunities, enhance regional industrial development, strengthen supply chain resilience, and position India as a global hub for telecom manufacturing and innovation.