National Quantum Mission

February 2, 2026 10:31 AM

Budget’s focus on AI-enabled skilling to nurture India’s future entrepreneurs: Industry

The government support to new technologies through AI mission, National Quantum Mission, Anusandhan National Research Fund, Research and Innovation Fund promises to be a big boost for the Indian higher education institutions that are nurturing India’s future entrepreneurs, industry leaders said on Monday. The Union Budget 2026 signals a decisive shift in how India is approaching technology, from adoption to strategic capability building. “The emphasis on AI, semiconductors, cloud and data ...

January 8, 2026 1:27 PM

New non-invasive technique offers window into the Quantum World by measuring atom density

Scientists at the Raman Research Institute (RRI), Bengaluru, have developed a novel, non-invasive technique to measure the local density of cold atoms in real time without significantly disturbing their quantum state - an advance that could accelerate progress in quantum computing, quantum sensing and precision measurement technologies. The method, known as Raman Driven Spin Noise Spectroscopy (RDSNS), overcomes key limitations of conventional atom-imaging techniques used in cold atom experimen...

December 18, 2025 11:43 AM

Govt rolls out multiple missions to boost innovation, research and technology development

The government has implemented a wide range of national missions and schemes to promote innovation, research, entrepreneurship and technological development among youth, researchers, scientists and academicians across the country, the Ministry of Science and Technology informed Parliament. In a written reply, the ministry said a key initiative in this direction is the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) scheme, led by the Department of Science and Technology (DST). With an outlay of ₹1 ...

March 25, 2025 8:10 PM

India, IBM to explore potential collaborations in quantum, AI

The Indian government and IBM are exploring opportunities to collaborate on quantum computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and geospatial AI solutions, the Ministry of Science and Technology announced on Tuesday. IBM’s Global Head, Arvind Krishna, met Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh to discuss how the two sides can work together in these advanced technology fields. The meeting took place as India pushes forward with its National Quantum Mission, an initiative aimed at making the country a...

December 24, 2024 4:24 PM

India Achieves Major Milestones in Science and Technology Advancements in 2024

India continues its rise as a global science and technology powerhouse, achieving remarkable milestones across diverse domains. Here are the key highlights for 2024. India secured the 39th position in the Global Innovation Index 2024, affirming its place among the world’s top innovative economies. As per the WIPO 2023 report, India climbed to the 6th position globally in intellectual property filings. A significant leap in the Network Readiness Index saw India advance from 79th in 2019 to 49...

November 25, 2024 6:18 PM

Centre to unveil startups under new National Quantum Mission guidelines

The government is set to announce startups selected for support under the newly-established guidelines as part of the National Quantum Mission. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, will unveil the startups in the field of quantum technologies on November 26, showcasing India's growing expertise in quantum research, development, and commercialization. The selected startups, representing cutting-edge innovation in diverse areas including qu...