Archive · 7 Aug 2026
India hits half its quantum communications target in 3 years
India has started a big science project called the National Quantum Mission.
The goal is to build special communication lines that are very hard for hackers to break.
These lines use special technology called quantum technology.
India wanted to build 2,000 kilometres of these safe communication lines in ten years.
But in just three years, India has already built more than 1,000 kilometres.
That means India is moving much faster than planned.
A minister named Jitendra Singh shared this exciting news at a big technology meeting in New Delhi.
The mission will also help build quantum computers and other smart machines.
India has also helped many new small companies start up.
From only 350 new companies to over 2.4 lakh in ten years is a huge jump!
India has built 1,000 km of secure quantum communication network, half of its 10-year target of 2,000 km, in just three years.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced the milestone at the third India International FinTech Festival in New Delhi.
The National Quantum Mission, approved by the Union Cabinet in 2023, has a budget of Rs 6,003.65 crore until 2030-31.
The mission spans four verticals: quantum computing, quantum communication, quantum sensing and quantum materials.
India's startup count grew from 350 to over 2.4 lakh in the last decade, with space and nuclear sectors opened to private participation.
- Who
- Union Minister of Science and Technology Jitendra Singh, speaking for India's National Quantum Mission.
- What
- India built 1,000 km of secure quantum communication network, reaching half its 10-year target of 2,000 km in just three years.
- When
- Within three years of the mission's start; announced on Friday at the third India International FinTech Festival.
- Where
- Announced at the third India International FinTech Festival in New Delhi, India.
- Why
- To position India at the forefront of quantum technology research and development under the National Quantum Mission.
- Network built
- 1,000 km of secure quantum communication
- 10-year target
- 2,000 km
- Time elapsed
- 3 years
- Mission approved
- 2023 by the Union Cabinet
- Budget
- Rs 6,003.65 crore till 2030-31
- Focus verticals
- Quantum computing, quantum communication, quantum sensing, quantum materials
- Startup growth
- From 350 to over 2.4 lakh in a decade
- Announcement venue
- Third India International FinTech Festival, New Delhi