National Quantum Mission India

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National Quantum Mission India 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 accelerate economic growth to establish India as a global leader in quantum technology and applications and support national Digital India, Make India, Skill India and Sustainable development goals. [1] [2] [3] [4]

Background

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]

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References

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