Ministry of Science & Technology announced establishment of four Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs) comprising 14 Technical Groups across 17 states and 2 Union Territories under NQM.
About T-Hubs
- Thematic areas and their respective institutions:
- Quantum Computing (Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru);
- Quantum Communication ( IIT, Madras);
- Quantum Sensing & Metrology (IIT, Bombay);
- Quantum Materials & Devices (IIT, Delhi)
- Significance of the T-Hubs: Brings together experts from diverse fields like physics, computer science, etc; bridges the gap between research and industry, etc.
- Mode of operation: based on Hub-Spoke-Spike model, creates a collaborative network, connecting central hubs with research projects (Spokes) and individual research groups (Spikes).
About National Quantum Mission (NQM)
- Aim: To seed, nurture and scale up scientific and industrial R&D and create a vibrant & innovative ecosystem in Quantum Technology (QT).
- Implementing agency: Department of Science & Technology (DST) under the Ministry of Science & Technology.
- NQM is one of the nine missions under the Prime Minister’s Science Technology Innovation Advisory Council (PMSTIAC).
- Mission duration: 2023 to 2031.
- Targets: Developing intermediate-scale quantum computers, Satellite-based secure quantum communications, etc
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