In a move to position India as a global powerhouse in next-generation technology, the Government of India has accelerated the National Quantum Mission (NQM). With an approved budget of ₹6,003.65 crore, this mission is set to transform how India handles data, security, and complex problem-solving over the next decade.
What is the National Quantum Mission?
Launched by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), the NQM is a strategic initiative running from 2023–24 to 2030–31. Its primary goal is to “seed, nurture, and scale up” scientific and industrial R&D in Quantum Technology (QT).
India is currently among the top six nations globally—alongside the US, China, Finland, France, and Austria—to have a dedicated quantum mission of this scale.
The Four Pillars: Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs)
To ensure specialized research, the government has established four Thematic Hubs at premier Indian institutions. These hubs operate under a “Section-8 Company” model for better governance: