India has unveiled an ambitious quantum technology roadmap, setting a bold target to become one of the top three nations in the field by 2035. The initiative, led by NITI Aayog and the Ministry of Electronics and IT, focuses on developing homegrown quantum computers, secure communication networks, and advanced quantum sensors. This move positions India as a serious contender in a domain currently dominated by the U.S., China, and Europe.
The roadmap also emphasizes building strong academic-industry partnerships and creating a skilled quantum workforce. The government plans to fund research clusters, quantum incubators, and at least 10 globally competitive startups over the next decade. By investing early, India hopes to leverage quantum computing to strengthen national security, finance, and drug discovery, while fostering indigenous intellectual property and innovation.