Union Cabinet Approves National Quantum Mission

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 Union Cabineton 19th April approved the National Quantum Mission to nurture and scale up scientific and industrial research and development in quantum technology.

An overview of the news

• The Union Cabinet approved Rs 6,003.65 crore for the mission from 2023-24 to 2030-31.

• The Mission will accelerate quantum technology-led economic growth and nurture the ecosystem in the country.

• The Mission will be implemented by the Department of Science and Technology in partnership with other departments.

• India will be the sixth country to have a dedicated quantum mission after the US, Austria, Finland, France and China.

• The mission will help develop high-sensitivity magnetometers in nuclear systems and atomic clocks for precise timing, communication and navigation.

• The mission envisages developing an intermediate-scale quantum computer with a capacity of 50-1000 physical qubits in eight years on various platforms such as superconducting and photonic techniques.

What is Quantum Technology?

• Quantum technology is based on quantum theory, which explains the nature of energy and matter at the atomic and sub-atomic level.

• With the help of this technology, data and information can be processed in minimum time.