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5G is the fifth generation technology standard for broadband cellular networks.
Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) has initiated a process to identify companies that work in sectors which find the higher-bandwidth essential.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the service. The plan is to make 5G available in select areas in the first phase.
The cumulative economic impact of 5G on India is estimated to reach $450 billion by 2035.
Reliance Chairman Mukesh Ambani said Jio's 5G network will be the world's largest.
5G adoption would boost video content streaming, gaming, and social messaging on smartphones.
Bids were received for 7 out of 9 bands with more than half of the total bids (in value terms) coming in from 3,300 MHz band - which is for 5G communications
The government is aiming to begin roll-out of 5G services by end-March 2023 in India.
Sitharaman said a scheme for design-led manufacturing will be launched to build a strong ecosystem for 5G as part of (Production-Linked Incentive) scheme.