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National Quantum Mission India [1] is an initiative by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, to foster quantum technologies related scientific and industrial research and development to support national Digital India, Make India, Skill India and Sustainable development goals. [2] [3] [4]
The union cabinet of Government of India approved the National Quantum Mission with a cost of INR 6003.65 cr ($730,297,000) from 2023–24 to 2030–31. [5] [6] [7] Quantum key distribution (QKD) satellites are being developed by ISRO as part of the National Quantum Mission to provide secure communication. [8]
In January 2024, [9] the National Quantum Mission issued a Call for Proposals (CFP), inviting top-tier academic and research institutions to contribute to the development of quantum technologies in four main areas: 1. Quantum Computing 2. Quantum Communication 3. Quantum Sensing & Metrology 4. Quantum Materials & Devices
The initiative garnered an impressive 384 submissions from across the country.
On September 30, 2024, the National Quantum Mission reached a decisive phase with the announcement of the four T-Hubs. [10] [11]
After a thorough evaluation, 17 proposals were selected, representing the pinnacle of quantum research excellence. The T-Hubs bring together 152 researchers from 43 institutions nationwide, showcasing India's collective drive to become a global leader in quantum science and technology.
The four T-Hubs will be 1. Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru for quantum computing 2. Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) along with Centre for Development of Telematics New Delhi for Quantum Communications 3. Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B) for Quantum Sensing & Metrology and 4. Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT-D) for Quantum Materials & Devices and comprises 14 Technical Groups.
In 2024, the book Quantum Nation: India’s Leap Into the Future was published, offering a narrative account of India’s quantum ambitions and the strategic vision behind the National Quantum Mission. The book explores the scientific, policy, and educational ecosystems supporting India’s emergence as a global quantum leader. It has been used to raise awareness and build public engagement around the mission's objectives. [12] Several newspaper and magazine articles have also been written on the National Quantum Mission. [13]
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