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National Quantum Mission
- 18 Mar 2026
- 3 min read
Under the National Quantum Mission, 23 academic institutions have been approved to establish quantum teaching laboratories, with over 100 additional proposals currently under evaluation.
National Quantum Mission
- About: NQM is a flagship initiative by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) with a total outlay of Rs 6,003 crore for the period from 2023-24 to 2030-31.
- It is designed to establish India as a leading global force in quantum technologies by fostering a vibrant ecosystem for scientific and industrial R&D.
- Objectives: The NQM aims to seed, nurture, and scale up R&D in quantum technologies to accelerate technology-led economic growth and build indigenous capabilities.
- Four Key Domains: The mission focuses on four main areas:
- Quantum Computing: Development of intermediate-scale quantum computers with 50 to 1,000 physical qubits within 8 years.
- Quantum Communication: Establishment of satellite-based secure communication over 2,000 km within India and long-distance inter-city Quantum Key Distribution (QKD).
- Quantum Sensing & Metrology: Creation of high-sensitivity magnetometers and precision atomic clocks for applications in navigation and communications.
- Quantum Materials & Devices: Advancement in fabrication capabilities for quantum materials to support indigenous hardware development.
- Implementation Structure (Hub-and-Spoke Model): The mission is executed through 4 Thematic Hubs hosted at premier institutions across India.
- Strategic Alignment: The NQM aligns with broader national initiatives like Digital India, Make in India, and Skill India, with a strong emphasis on strategic applications in security, defense, and critical infrastructure.
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