National Mission on Quantum Technologies and Applications

· The mission will function under the Department of Science & Technology (DST).

· The new mission will oversee the development of quantum technologies for communications, computing, materials development and cryptography.

· It will be able address the ever increasing technological requirements of the society, and take into account the international technology trends.

· The mission will help prepare next generation skilled manpower, boost translational research and also encourage entrepreneurship and start-up ecosystem development

· It will coordinate the work of scientists, industry leaders and government departments