Abhay Karandikar Joins NITI Aayog After Leading 5G and 6G Research
Abhay Karandikar, an IIT Kanpur alumnus and former IIT Bombay professor, has had a distinguished career in telecommunications research, higher education, and government policy. He served as IIT Kanpur Director and Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology. Known for his work on affordable broadband, 5G, 5G-Advanced, and 6G technologies, he joined NITI Aayog as a Member in May 2026, focusing on science, technology, and innovation.
The Times Of India··Kanpur


