Govt to undertake MSME survey on challenges in adopting Industry 4.0 technologies

The Telecom Centre of Excellence India (TCoE), under the Department of Telecom, seeks proposals from startups and companies to conduct a survey among MSMEs, focusing on their challenges in adopting advanced technologies. Titled "Industry 4.0 Baseline Survey Among MSMEs: \r

Fostering Digital Transformation through 5G Technologies," the survey aims to lay the groundwork for leveraging 5G and 6G networks, addressing sector-specific needs, and fostering innovation. It also aims to facilitate the cyber-physical system integration using 5G/6G technologies for sustainable growth. The chosen entity will be responsible for designing, conducting, and analyzing the survey over 90 days, providing policy recommendations.\r

Limited awareness and costs often hinder technology adoption among MSMEs, as highlighted in a 2023 GoDaddy survey, emphasizing the need for such initiatives to address barriers to technology uptake.