Under PM Modi's leadership, India is heralding a new future, says Jyotiraditya Scindia at 3rd International Quantum Communication Conclave

Speaking to medipersons, Scindia said, "It is a hallmark day where the 3rd International Quantum Communication Conclave has been launched. Under PM Modi's leadership, India is heralding a new future."

He highlighted that India's indigenous capabilities in quantum computing and communication will not only revolutionise the global tech landscape but also provide secure and scalable solutions for information and national security.

"Our products and our capability will ensure not only the provision of quantum computing as a new paradigm shift in technology across the world, but also ensure secure, scalable services for information, security and our country and the world," Scindia added.

He further stated, "The 3rd edition will lead to a new impetus for our national quantum mission..."

On Tuesday, with the vision of establishing India's first Quantum Computing Village, the Government of Andhra Pradesh convened a high-level meeting at the State Secretariat under the auspices of the Real-Time Governance Society (RTGS).

According to an official release, the 50-acre facility in Amaravati, previously announced by the state government, is envisioned as a pioneering ecosystem for quantum computing research and collaboration.

According to C.DOT, under the Prime Minister's Science and Technology Innovation Advisory Council, headed by the Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor, quantum technology is one of nine national missions of significance that aims to leverage cutting-edge scientific research to support India's sustainable development.

The National Quantum Mission, implemented by the Department of Science and Technology, was approved on April 19, 2023, with a total outlay of Rs6,003.65 crore for an eight-year period from 2023-24 to 2030-31. It aims to seed, nurture and scale up scientific and industrial R&D, while fostering a vibrant and innovative ecosystem in Quantum Technology.

The rise of quantum computing poses a significant risk and challenge to the classical cryptographic algorithms currently used to secure the transmission and storage of sensitive data. It may impact many sectors, including healthcare, energy, finance, security, and defence.

Strong quantum communication technologies must be developed and implemented to ensure secure communication in the quantum era. It is believed that an institutionalised collaborative approach is crucial, with a push towards participation in standards development and the creation of intellectual property rights in quantum technologies, based on insights gathered from various academic institutions, industry, start-ups, R&D institutions, and global developments.