I am honored to share that I recently received a Letter of Appreciation recognizing my contributions to international standardization activities at the International Telecommunication Union Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T). The recognition was conveyed through the Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, acknowledging my contributions made via National Working Group 20 (NWG-20) to ITU-T Study Group 20 (SG20) meetings in 2025, 2026. What Was Recognized The appreciation recognizes my technical contributions to two proposals that were officially accepted as New Work Items:

Being a member of the Metaverse-related Working Group at the Telecom Engineering Centre (TEC) under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, Government of India, I had the privilege of speaking on the topic: “Immersive Intelligent World – The Shift We Are Living Through” My talk focused on how the metaverse is shaping the future of the internet, and how we can begin preparing for this transformation today.

As we close 2025 and step into 2026, this moment offers more than a calendar transition—it offers clarity. The past year tested assumptions, accelerated adoption, and forced recalibration across technology, business, and society. For me personally, 2025 was a milestone year. After reflecting on two decades in the industry, I published my second book, Jagjeevan: Living Larger Than Life, in both Hindi and English, while continuing to engage readers through Exploring the Metaverse.

This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). It also includes the papers published in various conferences and journals. ITU-T Technical Report - Potential requirements of IoT-based Perishable Goods Monitoring System ITU-T Study Group 20 accepted my recommendation as a Technical Report. It defines key layers for IoT-based retail monitoring systems — including Sensing, Communication, Integration, Application & Analytics, and Management & Maintenance layers.

Recently, I had the privilege of representing 🇮🇳 India at the International Telecommunication Union Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T) Study Group 20 (SG20) meeting in Geneva. I’m pleased to share that my recommendations for standardizing requirements for an IoT-based Perishable Goods Monitoring System has been accepted as an official Technical Report. Here’s a brief overview of the experience and its significance. About ITU-T Study Group 20 The ITU-T is a global body that develops standards for telecommunications and ICT, bringing together governments, industry leaders, and academia.