India, April 15 -- India launched its National Quantum Mission (NQM) in 2023, and with this mission, the nation wasn't just chasing a scientific milestone, but it was laying the foundation for its next digital revolution. With a budget of INR 6003.65 crore and an ambition to build indigenous quantum computers, secure communication networks, and advanced sensors, the country signaled that it was ready to play a defining role in the emerging quantum economy.

Now, in 2025 the government has gone a step further. The Ministry of External Affairs has released the International Technology Engagement Strategy for Quantum Science and Technology (ITES-Q), a comprehensive roadmap that outlines how India plans to scale domestic quantum capabilities ...