The Union Cabinet has given its approval for the National Quantum Mission on Wednesday. Union ministers Anurag Thakur and Jitendra Singh, in a cabinet briefing today said that Rs 6003.65 crore would be allocated for the mission.

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Research and development (R&D) will get a boost in quantum technology and tech companies such as TCS, HCL and Mphasis, among others, are already showing interest.

Last month, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said India has taken a "quantum leap" towards leveraging digital health solutions for effective health service delivery in his keynote address at the Global Conference on Digital Health in Delhi.

"The Government of India believes that digital tools have immense potential and can play a critical role in strengthening and transforming healthcare delivery system," Mandaviya had said.

The mission, which was announced three years ago, will expand India's capabilities in the growing world of quantum computers. The Department of Science and Technology will be leading the National Mission on Quantum Technologies and Applications.

It will look at expertise building in the quantum frontiers that will be necessary for national security, and the development of quantum computers, communication, chemistry, new materials, sensors as well as quantum cryptography.

First Published:Apr 19, 2023 11:32 AM IST