- The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is crafting a vision document for India’s $730 million National Quantum Mission (NQM), anticipated for release in August.
- The vision includes a grant of $91 million over eight years and a ‘hub and spoke’ model for task distribution, akin to the UK’s approach.
- India’s quantum mission, announced in April, aims to develop expertise in quantum communications, computing, metrology/sensing and materials to fortify national security.