Source: News on Air
Context:
The Frontier Tech Hub of NITI Aayog, in collaboration with IBM, has released a national roadmap aimed at transforming India into one of the world’s top-three quantum economies by 2047. The plan focuses on developing homegrown quantum computing hardware and software, nurturing at least 10 globally competitive quantum start-ups, and capturing a significant share of the global quantum software and services market.
Strategic Goals
- Technological Leadership:
- Build domestic quantum computing hardware and software capabilities.
- Establish globally competitive quantum enterprises.
- Sectoral Applications:
- Deploy quantum technologies across defence, energy, healthcare, logistics, and finance.
- Enhance security, operational efficiency, and innovation nationwide.
- Ecosystem Development:
- Accelerate R&D, commercialization, and talent development.
- Promote collective ownership across policymakers, scientists, entrepreneurs, investors, and states.
Roadmap Highlights
- Leverages the National Quantum Mission as the foundation for quantum initiatives.
- Identifies India’s current capabilities, strategic strengths, and critical gaps.
- Provides actionable pathways to accelerate innovation, research, and global market presence.
- Emphasizes building a globally trusted, competitive, and self-reliant quantum economy.
