{"id":38719,"date":"2025-03-07T21:04:40","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T15:34:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=38719"},"modified":"2025-03-07T21:04:41","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T15:34:41","slug":"niti-aayog-quantum-computing-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/07-03-2025\/niti-aayog-quantum-computing-report","title":{"rendered":"NITI Aayog Report on Quantum Computing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/ Science and Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>NITI Aayog\u2019s Frontier Tech Hub (NITI-FTH) highlights the potential of quantum computing for economic growth and national security and global competitiveness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is Quantum Technology?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Quantum technology is a rapidly advancing field that leverages the<strong> principles of quantum mechanics<\/strong> to develop new technologies with unprecedented capabilities.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Quantum mechanics<\/strong> is the branch of physics that studies the <strong>behavior of particles at the quantum level<\/strong>, where classical physics no longer applies.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quantum computing uses \u2018<strong>qubit<\/strong>\u2019 (or quantum bit) as its fundamental unit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This technology exploits the principles of quantum mechanics, which include <strong>superposition, quantum entanglement, and interference.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Superposition<\/strong> refers to the ability of these particles to exist in multiple locations simultaneously.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Domains of Quantum Technologies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Quantum communication:<\/strong> It applies the properties of quantum physics to provide better security and improved long-distance communications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quantum simulation:<\/strong> It refers to the use of a quantum system to simulate the behavior of another quantum system.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quantum computation: <\/strong>It is a field of computing that utilizes the principles of quantum mechanics to perform certain types of calculations more efficiently than classical computers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quantum sensing and metrology:<\/strong> It leverages the principles of quantum mechanics to achieve highly precise measurements.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ebecf0\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>National Quantum Mission (NQM)<\/strong><br>&#8211; It was conceptualized by the Prime Minister Science Technology Advisory Council (PM-STIAC) with a total outlay of <strong>Rs 6003.65 Crore<\/strong> for a period of <strong>eight years.<\/strong>\u00a0<br>&#8211; The Mission aims to seed, nurture, and scale up scientific and industrial R&amp;D and create a vibrant &amp; innovative ecosystem in Quantum Technology (QT).\u00a0<br>&#8211; The Mission aims to establish<strong> four Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs)<\/strong> in domains such as,<br>1. Quantum Computing,\u00a0<br>2. Quantum Communication,\u00a0<br>3. Quantum Sensing &amp; Metrology, and\u00a0<br>4. Quantum Materials &amp; Devices.\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Role of Quantum computing in reshaping National Security<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cybersecurity and Cryptography:<\/strong> The technology could break traditional encryption methods, threatening sensitive government and financial data. India must accelerate its transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Intelligence Gathering:<\/strong> Quantum computing will enhance intelligence-gathering capabilities, enabling nations to decode encrypted communications swiftly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Defense Applications: <\/strong>Quantum-enhanced AI will optimize battlefield logistics, autonomous systems, and missile guidance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Geopolitical Power:<\/strong> The report points out that the dominance of a country in quantum technology will give it an edge to shape global technology standards and norms, thus shaping international regulations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-dominant-color=\"ddc8b8\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"522\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Role-of-Quantum-computing-in-reshaping-National-Security.png\" alt=\"Role of Quantum computing in reshaping National Security\" class=\"not-transparent wp-image-38720\" style=\"--dominant-color: #ddc8b8; width:346px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Role-of-Quantum-computing-in-reshaping-National-Security.png 522w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Role-of-Quantum-computing-in-reshaping-National-Security-261x300.png 261w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 522px) 100vw, 522px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Recommendations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>PQC Transition Plan: <\/strong>Involving risk prioritization-based transition and roadmap, accelerated POCs, testing and certification, and exchanging information about the deployments.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Early Warning System: <\/strong>Leverage scientific intelligence for potential breakthroughs.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Technology Access Agreements:<\/strong> Establish bilateral partnerships for rapid adoption, especially the modalities that offer scalability, including topology qubit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flexible R&amp;D Funding:<\/strong> Adapt investment priorities based on emerging breakthroughs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Concluding remarks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India\u2019s quantum security strategy must integrate technology monitoring, research flexibility, and supply chain security while leveraging global partnerships and domestic innovation.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A proactive, multi-pronged approach will ensure national security remains resilient in the quantum era.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2108403\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NITI Aayog\u2019s Frontier Tech Hub (NITI-FTH) highlights the potential of quantum computing for economic growth and national security and global competitiveness.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-38719","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-current-affairs"],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38719","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=38719"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38719\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":38721,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38719\/revisions\/38721"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=38719"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=38719"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=38719"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}