**Executive Summary**
This document is a response to a Parliament Question regarding the National Quantum Mission (NQM), which aims to develop quantum technologies and build a strong national ecosystem, with an eight-year outlay of ₹6003.65 crore. Four Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs) have been established in the financial year 2024-25. The information was submitted on 4th February 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Mission Objectives and Scope:**
* Develop quantum technologies across computing, communication, sensing-metrology, and materials.
* Build a national ecosystem spanning R&D, infrastructure, startups, and skilled human resources.
* **Implementation and Structure:**
* The NQM is being implemented by the Government of India.
* Four Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs) have been established in the financial year 2024-25 and are functional.
* The T-Hubs are incorporated as Section-8 Companies and have Hub Governing Boards (HGBs).
* State-of-the-art Fabrication and Central facilities are being established at IISc. Bengaluru, IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur and IIT Delhi.
* **Timelines and Deliverables:**
* The Mission has three broad timelines: 3 years, 5 years, and 8 years.
* Key deliverables include:
* Developing intermediate scale quantum computers with varying qubit counts.
* Developing satellite-based secure quantum communications.
* Developing inter-city quantum key distribution.
* Developing multi-node quantum networks.
* Developing highly sensitive magnetometers and gravity measurement devices.
* Designing and synthesizing quantum materials.
* **Thematic Hub Details:**
* **Quantum Computing:** IISc, Bengaluru (Karnataka) & Foundation for QC Innovation
* **Quantum Communication:** IIT Madras in association with C-DoT, New Delhi (Tamil Nadu) & IITM CDOT Samgnya Technologies Foundation
* **Quantum Sensing & Metrology:** IIT Bombay (Maharashtra) & Qmet Tech Foundation
* **Quantum Materials & Devices:** IIT Delhi (Delhi) & QMD Foundation
* **Funding and Progress:**
* Details of funds allocated and progress made in establishing quantum computing, quantum communication, quantum sensing and quantum materials research infrastructure are detailed in Annexure I. (See attached document to see annex)
**Impact Analysis**
**Government of India**
* **Impact:** Strengthening strategic capabilities, technological self-reliance, and global standing in quantum technologies. Reduction of critical technology dependencies, enhancement of secure communication and advanced computation capabilities relevant for strategic sectors.
* **Action Required:** Continued oversight and potential adjustments to the NQM strategy and funding based on progress and assessments.
**Research Institutions (IISc, IITs)**
* **Impact:** Increased funding and resources for quantum technology research and development, enhanced infrastructure, collaboration opportunities, and potential for groundbreaking discoveries.
* **Action Required:** Effective utilization of funds, execution of research projects, and collaboration within the NQM framework to achieve the mission's objectives.
**Startups**
* **Impact:** Access to funding, resources, and collaboration opportunities for developing quantum technologies and solutions, potentially leading to new products and services.
* **Action Required:** Engagement with T-Hubs, participation in NQM initiatives, and development of innovative quantum-based solutions.
**Skilled Human Resources**
* **Impact:** Opportunities for training and development in quantum technologies, leading to new job opportunities and career advancement.
* **Action Required:** Participation in training programs, skill development initiatives, and contribution to the NQM's research and development efforts.
**Strategic Sectors**
* **Impact:** Enhanced security communication and advanced computation capabilities, potentially leading to improved defense systems, financial services, and other critical infrastructure.
* **Action Required:** Collaboration with NQM stakeholders to identify and implement quantum technology solutions for specific sector challenges.
Key Entities Referenced
National Quantum Mission (NQM): A Government of India initiative to develop quantum technologies with an outlay of ₹6003.65 crore.
Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs): Four hubs established under the NQM to facilitate R&D, infrastructure, and human resources in quantum technologies; these hubs are incorporated as Section-8 Companies.
IISc Bengaluru, IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur, IIT Delhi: Key institutions where state-of-the-art Fabrication and Central facilities are being established under the NQM.
Ministry of Science & Technology
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: NATIONAL QUANTUM
MISSION (NQM)
Posted On: 04 FEB 2026 4:48PM by PIB Delhi
The Government of India is implementing the National Quantum Mission (NQM) with an outlay of
₹6003.65 crore for a period of eight years. The primary objectives of the National Quantum Mission
(NQM) are to develop cutting-edge quantum technologies across quantum computing, quantum
communication, quantum sensing–metrology, and quantum materials, and to build a strong national
ecosystem spanning R&D, infrastructure, startups, and skilled human resources. Under the Mission, four
Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs) have been established in the financial year 2024–25. These hubs have been
incorporated as Section-8 Companies by their respective host institutions and have constituted their
respective Hub Governing Boards (HGBs) for effective governance and administration. State of art
Fabrication and Central facilities are also being established at IISc. Bengaluru, IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur
and IIT Delhi. Funds have been released to all four T-Hubs to initiate their operations. The hubs are now
fully functional and are engaged in a range of activities including Technology Development, Human
Resource Development, Entrepreneurship Development & Industry Collaboration and International
Collaborations. The details of the Thematic Hubs are placed below:
The implementation of National Quantum Mission has broadly three timelines i.e. 3 years, 5 years and 8
years. Following are the key deliverables set under the mission:
1. Develop intermediate scale quantum computers with 20-50 physical qubits, 50-100 physical qubits
and 50-1000 physical qubits in 3 years, 5 years and 8 years, respectively.
2. Develop satellite based secure quantum communications between two ground stations over a range
of 2000 kilometres within India as well as long distance secure quantum communications with other
countries.
3. Develop inter-city quantum key distribution over 2000 km with trusted nodes using wavelength
division multiplexing on existing optical fibre.
4. Develop multi-node quantum network with quantum memories, entanglement swapping and
synchronised quantum repeaters at each node (2-3 nodes).
5. Develop magnetometers with 1 femto-Tesla/sqrt (Hz) sensitivity in atomic systems and better than 1
pico-Tesla/sqrt (Hz) sensitivity in nitrogen vacancy-centers; gravity measurements having
sensitivity better than 100 nano-meter/second2 using atoms and atomic clocks with 10-19 fractional
instability for precision timing, communications and navigation.
6. Design and synthesis of quantum materials such as superconductors, novel Semiconductor
structures and topological materials for fabrication of quantum devices for quantum computing and
communication.
S. Technology Name of the Host State Name of the Section-8
No. Vertical Institute Company1. Quantum IISc, Bengaluru Karnataka Foundation for QC
Computing Innovation
2. Quantum IIT Madras in Tamil Nadu IITM CDOT Samgnya
Communication association with C- Technologies Foundation
DoT, New Delhi
3. Quantum IIT Bombay Maharashtra Qmet Tech Foundation
Sensing &
Metrology
4. Quantum IIT Delhi Delhi QMD Foundation
Materials &
Devices
The details of the funds allocated and progress made in establishing quantum computing, quantum
communication, quantum sensing and quantum materials research infrastructure is placed at Annexure I.
The Government has undertaken a comprehensive assessment of the National Quantum Mission (NQM)
with respect to strengthening India’s strategic capabilities, technological self-reliance, and global standing
in quantum technologies. The Mission has been structured to develop indigenous quantum computing,
quantum communication, quantum sensing and quantum materials capabilities; create national-level
research infrastructure through Thematic Hubs, including fabrication and centralized facilities; nurture
skilled human resources and startups; and foster international collaborations in carefully selected areas.
These measures contribute to reducing critical technology dependencies, enhancing secure communication
and advanced computation capabilities relevant for strategic sectors, and positioning India as a leading
contributor to the global quantum ecosystem.
Annexure I(Amount in Crores)
Vertical Name & State Institute Total Budget
Thematic Hub Sanctioned Released
Amount
(Till March,
2031)
Quantum Andhra Indian Institute of 25.28 16.49
Communication - Pradesh Technology Tirupati
IITM CDOT
Samgnya Bihar Indian Institute of 10.90 2.94
Technologies
Technology Patna
Foundation at
IIT Madras in
Chhattisgarh Indian Institute of 1.81 0.59
association with
Technology Bhilai
C-DoT, New
Delhi
Delhi Centre for Development 29.03 4.47
of Telematics
Indian Institute of 105.23 24.44
Technology Delhi
Jammu and Indian Institute of 2.60 0.42
Kashmir Technology Jammu
Karnataka Centre for Development 44.12 10.94
of Advanced Computing,
Bangalore
Indian Institute of 16.83 6.93
Science Bangalore
ISRO Satellite Center 0.00 0
Raman Research 59.74 18.58
Institute
Kerala Centre for Development 11.82 2.23
of Advanced Computing,
Thiruvananthapuram(Amount in Crores)
Vertical Name & State Institute Total Budget
Thematic Hub Sanctioned Released
Amount
(Till March,
2031)
Madhya Indian Institute of 1.14 0.22
Pradesh Science Education and
Research Bhopal
Indian Institute of 6.70 2.06
Technology Indore
Punjab Indian Institute of 1.87 0.22
Science Education and
Research Mohali
Tamil Nadu IITM CDOT Samgnya 162.93 14.86
Technologies Foundation
Indian Institute of 83.48 22.37
Technology Madras
Society for Electronic 10.05 3.08
Transactions and
Security (SETS)
Telangana Indian Institute of 14.50 5.67
Technology Hyderabad
Uttar Pradesh Harish Chandra Research 3.02 0.42
Institute, Prayagraj
Indian Institute of 0.81 0.5
Technology Kanpur
Uttarakhand Indian Institute of 17.84 7
Technology Roorkee
West Bengal Indian Institute of 4.61 1.2
Technology Kharagpur(Amount in Crores)
Vertical Name & State Institute Total Budget
Thematic Hub Sanctioned Released
Amount
(Till March,
2031)
Sub-total for T-Hub on Quantum 614.31 145.62
Communication(Amount in Crores)
Vertical Name & State Institute Total Budget
Thematic Hub Sanctioned Released
Amount
(Till March,
2031)
Quantum Assam Indian Institute of 15.40 8.39
Computing - Technology Guwahati
Foundation for
QC Innovation at Bihar Indian Institute of 2.39 0.62
IISc. Bengaluru
Technology Patna
Delhi Indian Institute of 74.59 42.1
Technology Delhi
Karnataka Centre for Development 29.65 4.54
of Advanced Computing,
Bangalore
Foundation for QC 76.62 10.37
Innovation
Indian Institute of 189.47 86.23
Science Bangalore
Jawaharlal Nehru Centre 3.12 0.89
for Advanced Scientific
Research (JNCASR)
Raman Research 18.15 7.13
Institute
Kerala Indian Institute of 30.34 12.07
Science Education and
Research
Thiruvananthapuram
Madhya Indian Institute of 3.96 2.77
Pradesh Technology Indore(Amount in Crores)
Vertical Name & State Institute Total Budget
Thematic Hub Sanctioned Released
Amount
(Till March,
2031)
Maharashtra Indian Institute of 22.38 11.96
Science Education and
Research Pune
Indian Institute of 75.89 31.78
Technology Bombay
Tata Institute of 52.43 26.3
Fundamental Research
Mumbai
Orissa National Institute of 8.32 2.15
Science Education and
Research Bhubaneswar
Punjab Indian Institute of 1.30 0.31
Technology Ropar
Tamil Nadu Indian Institute of 2.08 0.5
Technology Madras
Society for Electronic 4.16 1.03
Transactions and
Security (SETS)
Telangana Birla Institute of 0.71 0.15
Technology and Science
Pilani, Hyderabad
Campus
Tata Institute of 10.51 5.49
Fundamental Research
Hyderabad(Amount in Crores)
Vertical Name & State Institute Total Budget
Thematic Hub Sanctioned Released
Amount
(Till March,
2031)
Uttar Pradesh Indian Institute of 14.48 10.08
Technology Kanpur
Jaypee Institute of 2.09 0.47
Information Technology
Uttarakhand Indian Institute of 15.08 8.52
Technology Roorkee
Sub-total for T-Hub on Quantum 653.13 273.85
Computing(Amount in Crores)
Vertical Name & State Institute Total Budget
Thematic Hub Sanctioned Released
Amount
(Till March,
2031)
Quantum Delhi Indian Institute of 97.63 28.32
Materials & Technology Delhi
Devices – QMD
Foundation at QMD Foundation 63.85 9.79
IIT Delhi
Maharashtra Indian Institute of 8.23 6.18
Science Education and
Research Pune
Indian Institute of 96.33 49.62
Technology Bombay
Orissa Indian Institute of 7.37 2.66
Technology
Bhubaneswar
Tamil Nadu Indian Institute of 3.83 1.72
Technology Madras
Uttar Pradesh Indian Institute of 5.06 3.19
Technology Kanpur
Uttarakhand Indian Institute of 22.43 8.27
Technology Roorkee
West Bengal Indian Association for 7.89 3.45
the Cultivation of
Science
Indian Institute of 35.86 15.51
Technology Kharagpur
Sub-total for T-Hub on Quantum 348.49 128.71
Materials & Devices(Amount in Crores)
Vertical Name & State Institute Total Budget
Thematic Hub Sanctioned Released
Amount
(Till March,
2031)
Quantum Delhi Indian Institute of 4.47 1.81
Sensing & Technology Delhi
Metrology -
Qmet Tech Goa Birla Institute of 0.91 0.23
Foundation at
Technology and Science
IIT Bombay Pilani, Goa
Gujarat Indian Institute of 1.34 0.43
Technology Gandhinagar
Karnataka Indian Institute of 22.00 5.6
Science Bangalore
Madhya Indian Institute of 21.39 8.03
Pradesh Science Education and
Research Bhopal
Maharashtra Indian Institute of 98.13 14.31
Technology Bombay
Qmet Tech Foundation 288.41 19.09
Tata Institute of 18.60 9.85
Fundamental Research
Mumbai
Punjab Indian Institute of 25.25 13.87
Technology Ropar
Tamil Nadu Indian Institute of 37.80 18.53
Technology Madras
Telangana Tata Institute of 5.43 1.61
Fundamental Research
Hyderabad
University of Hyderabad 0.85 0.24(Amount in Crores)
Vertical Name & State Institute Total Budget
Thematic Hub Sanctioned Released
Amount
(Till March,
2031)
Uttar Pradesh Harish Chandra Research 1.12 0.26
Institute, Prayagraj
Indian Institute of 179.42 53.16
Technology Kanpur
West Bengal Indian Association for 1.00 0.21
the Cultivation of
Science
S.N. Bose National 1.54 0.35
Centre for Basic
Sciences
TCG Centres for 7.09 3.75
Research and Education
in Science and
Technology
Sub-total for Quantum Sensing & 714.76 151.32
Metrology
Grand Total 2330.68 699.50
This Information was submitted by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science and Technology
Dr. Jitendra Singh in Loksabha on 4th February 2026.
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