India's National Quantum Mission
₹6,003 Crore Investment in Quantum Future (2024-2031)
Tracking India's ambitious quantum technology initiative across 4 thematic hubs and a growing startup ecosystem
Mission Objectives
Quantum Computing
Develop 50-1000 physical qubit quantum computers on superconducting and photonic platforms
Quantum Communication
Establish 2000 km satellite-based secure quantum communication network
Quantum Sensing
Develop atomic clocks with 10⁻¹⁵ precision for navigation and timing
Quantum Materials
Create topological materials and devices for quantum applications
Qubit Scale-Up Roadmap
India's phased approach to building quantum computers with increasing qubit counts
Phase 1
Foundation building with initial quantum processors
- •Establish quantum computing infrastructure
- •Develop superconducting qubit fabrication
- •Build photonic quantum systems
- •Demonstrate basic quantum algorithms
Phase 2
Scaling up quantum systems and improving coherence
- •Scale qubit fabrication processes
- •Improve quantum error correction
- •Develop quantum software stack
- •Establish quantum cloud access
Phase 3
Full-scale quantum computers with practical applications
- •Achieve fault-tolerant quantum computing
- •Deploy commercial quantum systems
- •Integrate with HPC infrastructure
- •Enable quantum advantage applications
Thematic Hubs
Four leading research institutions driving India's quantum technology development
Startup Ecosystem
India's growing quantum technology startup landscape
Latest News
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quantum-computingFaster-Than-Light Photons May Not Break the Rules of Cause and Effect
Scientists are increasingly investigating the implications of superluminal photon propagation arising from the Drummond-Hathrell effective action in quantum electrodynamics. Madhukar Deb, Jay Desai, and Diptimoy Ghosh, all from the Department of Physics at the Indian Institute of Science, Education and Research, Pune, have revisited the question of causality in curved spacetime using novel diagnostics. Their research establishes conditions under which this seemingly superluminal behaviour does not lead to the formation of closed causal curves, addressing a conceptually nontrivial problem in theoretical physics. By analysing both the global causal structure and applying flat-spacetime analyticity bounds to the photon commutator, the authors demonstrate causal consistency within the regime of validity of the Drummond-Hathrell effective theory for scenarios including circular photon orbits and two-black-hole geometries. The study centres on understanding whether the observed superluminality, where photons appear to travel faster than light, genuinely disrupts the established order of events. The investigation employs two independent methods to assess causal consistency. First, the team analysed the global causal structure of the effective optical metric governing photon propagation, establishing conditions under which it remains stably causal and prevents the formation of closed timelike curves. This analysis was performed for both a circular photon orbit within the Schwarzschild geometry and a linear trajectory in a two-black-hole spacetime. Secondly, researchers examined microcausality from a quantum field-theoretic perspective, treating gravity as a fixed, Lorentz-breaking field and applying flat-spacetime analyticity bounds to the photon commutator within the geometric-optics regime of the effective field theory. For the representative examples of a circular orbit in Schwarzschild spacetime and a linear trajectory in a two-black-hole geometry, the findings indicate
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quantum-computingIndia Reveals National Plan for Quantum-Safe Security
Insider Brief India is building a foundation to address the national security risks posed by quantum computing through the implementation of a Quantum Safe Ecosystem. As quantum computing rapidly advances, the Task Force, formed under the National Quantum Mission (NQM), has outlined critical steps for India to safeguard its digital infrastructure and maintain economic resilience. […]
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quantum-computingQuantum computing India's ticket to leading role in global tech space: Chandrababu Naidu - The Economic Times
Quantum computing India's ticket to leading role in global tech space: Chandrababu Naidu The Economic Times AP Quantum Valley: 1st Step In History! Gulte Breaking ground on India’s quantum future ibm.com
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quantum-computingQuantum computing Indias ticket to leading role in global tech space: Chandrababu Naidu - Mint
Quantum computing Indias ticket to leading role in global tech space: Chandrababu Naidu Mint
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quantum-computingBreaking ground on India’s quantum future - ibm.com
Quantum ResearchBlogBreaking ground on India’s quantum futureConstruction begins on India’s Quantum Valley Tech Park as the nation grows its quantum education initiatives and prepares for its first IBM quantum computer.Date7 Feb 2026AuthorsAnupama RayRobert DavisTopicsCommunityNetworkShare this blogBlog summary: India has begun construction on the Quantum Valley Tech Park in Amaravati, the future home of the country’s first IBM quantum computer. The ground breaking arrives as a nationwide push to grow India’s quantum workforce is accelerating. For example, one free online quantum computing course co-created by IBM has already surpassed 168,000 enrollments for 2026. While construction is under way, tech park members will have access to IBM quantum computers over the cloud thanks to a collaboration between IBM and India’s Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). India takes a bold step toward scaling its quantum workforce this week as the Government of Andhra Pradesh, a State in southern India, begins construction on Quantum Valley Tech Park in the capital city of Amaravati. Quantum Valley Tech Park will soon host India’s first IBM quantum computer, and tech park members already enjoy access to IBM’s cloud-based quantum computers thanks to a partnership between IBM and India’s Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), first announced last spring. These initiatives are bringing renewed national focus to India’s ongoing efforts in quantum education and workforce development. According to a report published by the Government of India’s apex policy think tank NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) in December, India will need to train approximately 100,000 quantum developers to secure its place as a quantum computing leader in the 2030s, a decade that will be shaped by the emergence of large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computing. The message is clear: India’s long-term competitiveness in quantum computing will hinge on the strength of its talent pipeline. “With Quantum
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