India set off on an exhilarating new path that may enable it to quickly address the most challenging issues that used to take years to resolve, whether they relate to developing medications that are specifically tailored to each person’s unique genetic composition, monitoring the financial markets in real-time, or ensuring secure communication.
The National Quantum Mission (NQM), which has a total budget of Rs 6,003 crore for the next six years and was authorised by the Union Cabinet in April, is leading this change. The funds will be used for research, development, and the establishment of a cutting-edge quantum environment in the nation. With this, India joins a group of six countries that are leading this field of study, including the US, China, Finland, Austria, France, and Canada.
The country’s technology roadmap is quite important at this point. Simply put, quantum computing provides a far faster and simpler solution to challenging issues that even the most advanced supercomputers find challenging. Although the objective is a long-term undertaking, India's quantum ecosystem is already accelerating innovation.
India's strengths in quantum hardware, electronics, and software will be significantly bolstered through the creation of the National Mission on Quantum Technology and Applications. India wants to create 20–50 qubit computers and a 2,000 kilometre multi-node quantum network within its borders during the next three years. The national mission also seeks to establish thematic hubs for quantum computing, quantum communication, quantum sensing and metrology, as well as quantum materials and devices in the leading research and academicinstitutions.
India cannot afford to be without quantum encryption if the rest of the world adopts it. Nobody will sell us these things, so we’ll have to create them on our own. Globally, the quantum sector is expected to grow. It is crucial to work in conjunction with that sector.