India is now among the top nations globally in the field of quantum technology, according to Science Minister Jitendra Singh.
This positioning signals India's intent to move from a service-based tech economy to a global leader in deep-tech hardware and strategic scientific research.
Speaking at the DITAA 2026 conference [1], Singh, the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, outlined the country's recent strides in advanced technology. He said that India has made significant progress in manufacturing and artificial intelligence. Singh said that this growth is supported by an increase in private-sector participation within the nuclear and space sectors [2].
Singh linked these technological advancements to the country's broader scientific achievements. He cited the discovery of lunar water by the Chandrayaan mission as a primary example of India's capability in space innovation [3]. The integration of such discoveries with quantum computing and AI is intended to accelerate the nation's scientific output.
During the event, the minister said that the synergy between government initiatives and private enterprise is driving this momentum. This collaborative approach aims to secure India's place among the first nations to successfully implement quantum-scale innovations in practical applications [1].
While the government focuses on quantum technology, the push extends to high-end manufacturing. Singh said the goal is to ensure that India does not just consume advanced technology but creates it. This shift is part of a wider strategy to enhance national security, and economic competitiveness through scientific sovereignty [2].
“India is now among the top nations globally in the field of quantum technology”
India's focus on quantum technology and private-sector integration in nuclear and space sectors reflects a strategic shift toward 'deep tech' autonomy. By leveraging successes like the Chandrayaan mission, the government is attempting to build a domestic ecosystem that reduces reliance on foreign intellectual property in critical infrastructure and high-performance computing.
