India, Feb. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Department of Science & Technology is implementing the National Quantum Mission. The progress achieved under the Mission in 2025 is given below:
These efforts contribute directly to India's capabilities in quantum communication, computing and sensing.
Under NQM, state-of-the-art fabrication and central facilities are being established at IIT Bombay, IISc Bengaluru, IIT Kanpur and IIT Delhi to create world-class quantum device development capability in the country.
These shared national facilities focus on providing access to researchers from academia, startups, industry and strategic sectors under defined governance and utilisation frameworks coordinated through the Mission and the respective host institutions.
To build a quantum-ready workforce under the National Quantum Mission, UG Minor and M.Tech programmes in Quantum Technologies were launched in collaboration with All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). A dedicated Call for Undergraduate Teaching Laboratories in Quantum Technologies has also been issued to promote hands-on learning among students. In parallel, to prepare for cybersecurity challenges posed by quantum computing, a Concept Paper on India's Quantum-Safe Ecosystem has been developed recommending national post-quantum cryptography standards, regulatory and compliance frameworks and promotion of indigenous R&D. Further, a dedicated Task Force comprising representatives from academia, industry, R&D laboratories, start-ups and government agencies has been constituted to guide migration to quantum-resistant cryptography and establish testing and certification mechanisms. DRDO has established a Quantum Test and Research Centre (QTRC) for setting up facilities for QKD lab, Post Quantum Cryptography and Quantum Random Number Generator mainly for security analysis, evaluation and integration testing.
This information was submitted by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh in Rajya Sabha on 12th February 2026.
Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication.
