Department of Science and Technology is implementing the National Quantum Mission (NQM) approved by the Union Cabinet at an outlay of Rs. 6003.65 Crore for a period of 8 years. Under the Mission, four Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs), have been established in key technology verticals of Quantum Computing, Quantum Communication, Quantum Sensing & Metrology and Quantum Materials & Devices. These Thematic Hubs consist of 14 Technical Groups, covering 17 states and 2 Union Territories. The activities undertaken by these hubs include, Technology Development, Human Resource Development, Entrepreneurship Development &Industry Collaborations and International Collaborations. State wise funds released during 2024-2025 is placed below:
| S.no | State | Fund Released |
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh | Rs. 7,51,000 |
| 2 | Assam | Rs. 6,92,800 |
| 3 | Bihar | Rs. 14,61,240 |
| 4 | Chhattisgarh | Rs. 14,16,000 |
| 5 | Delhi | Rs. 2,48,43,970 |
| 6 | Goa | Rs. 1,25,000 |
| 7 | Gujarat | Rs. 3,82,560 |
| 8 | Jammu & Kashmir | Rs. 1,00,000 |
| 9 | Karnataka | Rs. 3,73,69,120 |
| 10 | Kerala | Rs. 20,20,000 |
| 11 | Madhya Pradesh | Rs. 38,09,090 |
| 12 | Maharashtra | Rs. 3,34,21,220 |
| 13 | Odisha | Rs. 11,57,600 |
| 14 | Punjab | Rs. 24,25,000 |
| 15 | Tamil Nadu | Rs. 1,73,74,980 |
| 16 | Telangana | Rs. 39,18,900 |
| 17 | Uttar Pradesh | Rs. 28,76,82,086 |
| 18 | Uttarakhand | Rs. 38,19,300 |
| 19 | West Bengal | Rs. 79,54,600 |
As per the data received from Web of Science, the number of research papers published in the area of Quantum Science and Technology for the last five years is given below:
| Publication Year | India | USA | United Kingdom | China |
| 2019 | 222 | 755 | 465 | 750 |
| 2020 | 272 | 821 | 274 | 781 |
| 2021 | 378 | 931 | 452 | 822 |
| 2022 | 418 | 836 | 283 | 771 |
| 2023 | 596 | 755 | 305 | 889 |
Under NQM, dedicated efforts are being made to develop quantum-resilient encryption techniques and post-quantum cryptographic (PQC) frameworks to ensure India’s critical database systems become quantum-safe. Some of these initiatives include:
- Development of a concept paper outlining the framework for establishing a Quantum-Safe Ecosystem in India. This paper focusses on defining the strategic roadmap for ensuring the security and resilience of digital infrastructure in the quantum era.
- The Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) is undertaking various projects on the design and security testing of quantum-resilient schemes, as well as quantum-safe symmetric and asymmetric key cryptographic algorithms.
- The Society for Electronic Transactions and Security (SETS) under the Office of Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) has accelerated the work in Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC) by implementing PQC algorithms for various applications such as Fast IDentity Online (FIDO) token for authentication and Internet of Things applications.
- Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT) under Department of Telecommunication (DoT) has developed solutions for Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC) and Quantum Secure Video IP Phone.
This information was given by Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.