The following developments have been made under National Quantum Mission(NQM) since its launch:

 

1. The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has established four Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs), in key technology verticals namely Quantum Computing at Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru; Quantum Communication at Indian Institute of Technology, Madras in association with Centre for Development of Telematics, New Delhi; Quantum Sensing & Metrology at Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay and Quantum Materials & Devices at Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi.

 

2. Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO), in collaboration with Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) Mumbai has demonstrated 6-qubit quantum processor based on superconducting circuit technology.

 

3. Department of Space (DOS) has demonstrated free-space Quantum Key Distribution over a distance of 300m with real-time processing and live exchanges of quantum-secured text, images and video calls.

 

The funds allocated and utilized for quantum research and development projects in 2024 is given below:

 

S.No.	Ministry/Department	Fund Allocated (Rs. In Crore)	Fund Utilized (Rs. In Crore)
1.	Department of Science & Technology	31.848	19.915
2.	Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology	68.032	28.823
3.	Defense Research & Development Organization	8.570	2.57
4.	Department of Space	18.5	18.5

 

The four T-Hubs have been established under NQM in consortia that foster collaborative synergy among academic institutions, with a provision for the involvement of private industry to accelerate quantum technology development.These hubs bring together a total of 152 researchers from 43 institutions across India.

This information was given by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.

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