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India Launches INR6,000 Crore National Quantum Mission

10/20/2025

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India seeks leadership in quantum computing through the National Quantum Mission, launched in 2023 with over INR6,000 crores (about $730 million).
The mission aims to develop 50–1,000-qubit quantum computers and establish secure quantum communication networks.
Four hubs will focus on Quantum Computing, Communication, Sensing & Metrology, and Quantum Materials.
Institutions such as Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) lead the effort.

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Story summary

India seeks leadership in quantum computing through the National Quantum Mission, launched in 2023 with over INR6,000 crores (about $730 million).
The mission aims to develop 50–1,000-qubit quantum computers and establish secure quantum communication networks.
Four hubs will focus on Quantum Computing, Communication, Sensing & Metrology, and Quantum Materials.
Institutions such as Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) lead the effort.