Government has granted approval to 23 educational institutions across India for the establishment of quantum learning facilities/laboratories under the National Quantum Mission

Government has granted approval to 23 educational institutions across India for the establishment of quantum learning facilities/laboratories under the National Quantum Mission

The government approved 23 academic institutions across India to establish quantum teaching facilities/laboratories under the National Quantum Mission and is considering 100 more to enhance research and training in quantum technologies.

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¨     A funding of ₹1 crore will be disbursed to each selected institutionas support to design a course in quantum technology, which can be taught at the B.Tech level, faculty development, etc.

¨     The initiative is launched by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) in association with the All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

¨     It is categorically noted that these will not be research labs, but teaching labs, particularly for undergraduates. 

About Quantum Teaching Labs

¨   These are specialised facilities at academic institutions equipped to train students and researchers in quantum technologies.

¨  Objective: To build a “Quantum-Ready” workforce by offering minor courses at the Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) level, upskilling faculty, and facilitating hands-on experimentation.

¨     These labs provide access to quantum computing equipment, simulation tools and coursework covering quantum mechanics, quantum communication and quantum sensing.

National Quantum Mission

¨     This is a flagship initiative of the Government of India aimed at positioning the nation as a leader in the field of Quantum Technology Research and Development (R&D). The Mission spans the period from 2023-24 to 2030-31, with a budget allocation of ₹6,003.65 crore.

¨     Under this Mission, the Ministry of Science and Technology is working to accelerate research in four key domains: Quantum Computing, Quantum Communication, Quantum Sensing, and Quantum Materials & Devices.

Four Thematic Hubs for Implementation

1.     Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru – Quantum Computing

2. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras (in collaboration with the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), New Delhi) – Quantum Communication

3.     Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay – Quantum Sensing and Metrology

4.     Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi – Quantum Materials and Devices