NITI Aayog’s Frontier Tech Hub on Thursday released a comprehensive roadmap aimed at positioning India as a global quantum-powered economy, marking a major step toward advancing the country’s frontier technology capabilities.
The roadmap was launched in the presence of Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, IT Minister D. Sridhar Babu, NITI Aayog Member Dr. V.K. Saraswat, CEO B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, Distinguished Fellow Debjani Ghosh, along with senior government officials, industry leaders and academic experts.
Quantum technologies— spanning computing, communication and sensing — are emerging as one of the most transformative forces of the 21st century, with far-reaching impact across healthcare, finance, logistics, materials, energy and national security. Countries that move decisively today, the report notes, will shape not only next-generation technological architecture but also the global innovation and trust ecosystem.
The document highlights that for India, quantum represents a historic opportunity to redefine its global position — enabling the country to lead an advanced technology domain from the outset rather than follow rules set by others. Quantum, it says, is the foundation upon which the next era of AI, biotechnology, advanced materials and secure digital infrastructure will be built.
The roadmap builds on the National Quantum Mission and provides clear priorities and actionable pathways. It includes an assessment of India’s current capabilities, strengths and critical gaps, alongside recommended interventions to accelerate R&D, drive commercialisation and strengthen the broader innovation ecosystem. It emphasises the shared responsibility of policymakers, scientists, entrepreneurs, investors and state governments in building a globally competitive and trusted quantum economy.
Speaking at the event, Telangana IT Minister D. Sridhar Babu said the world is at an inflection point where computing moves beyond speed and scale to solving previously unsolvable challenges — such as drug discovery, climate modelling, advanced materials and national security. With global quantum investments multiplying over the past few years, he said the field is now “inevitable, not experimental,” and stressed Telangana’s commitment to developing deep research capacity, nurturing talent and building industry pathways.
NITI Aayog Member Dr. V.K. Saraswat said quantum technologies are fast becoming strategic drivers of economic growth, national security and scientific discovery. To achieve developed-nation status by 2047, he said India must integrate quantum computing, secure communication, precision sensing and advanced materials across national missions and core industrial sectors.
NITI Aayog CEO B.V.R. Subrahmanyam underlined that the next five years will determine whether India becomes a global supplier of quantum technologies or remains dependent on others. He stressed combining India’s engineering strength, digital public infrastructure and talent base to create a secure, competitive quantum future.
Distinguished Fellow Debjani Ghosh highlighted the importance of building export-ready solutions, shaping global standards and establishing secure value chains. She said early investments and strategic global partnerships can position India as a trusted quantum partner for the Global South and beyond.
The roadmap was developed by NITI Aayog’s Frontier Tech Hub in collaboration with IBM, guided by an expert council of leaders from industry and academia. The launch saw active participation from government, industry and development partners, reflecting a shared commitment to advancing India’s leadership in quantum technologies.
