April 10, New Delhi: India has successfully demonstrated a 1,000-km quantum communication network, one of the longest deployments of its kind globally, within just two years of launching the National Quantum Mission.
This achievement is particularly significant in the context of the overall goal of achieving 2,000 km of secure communication capability within 8 years.
The development is expected to strengthen secure communication capabilities across defense, financial systems, and critical infrastructure.
The technology is designed to function in challenging environments, including underwater and underground networks, thereby expanding its potential civilian and strategic applications.
Meanwhile, in a parallel effort to strengthen India's quantum ecosystem, the government has expanded support under the National Quantum Mission to nine additional startups, bringing the total number of supported ventures to 17. This move aims to accelerate indigenous capabilities in quantum computing, communication, sensing, and materials.
