The National Quantum Mission (NQM) was approved by the Government of India in 2023, allocating ₹6,003 crore for research and development in quantum technologies. Running from 2023 to 2031, the mission aims to position India as a key player in this advanced scientific field.
The mission is organized into four main focus areas: Quantum Computing, Quantum Communication, Quantum Sensing & Metrology, and Quantum Materials & Devices.
Quantum Computers The mission aims to develop intermediate-scale quantum computers with 50 to 100 physical qubits within the next eight years, using platforms like superconducting circuits and photonic systems.
Secure Communication ISRO and other research institutes are working on secure satellite-based quantum communications over long distances. They have demonstrated quantum key distribution (QKD) systems, laying the groundwork for secure digital communications.
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