Bolstering National Cyber-Sovereignty: The TDB-DST Strategic Push for Indigenous Quantum Networks
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The Technology Development Board has committed ₹150 crore to QNu Labs, accelerating the transition of domestic quantum-secure technologies to Technology Readiness Level (TRL)-9 for enhanced national security.
In a decisive move to fortify India’s critical digital infrastructure against emerging threats, the Technology Development Board (TDB), under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), has inked a strategic partnership with QNu Labs. This ₹150 crore initiative focuses on scaling indigenous Quantum Secure and Sensing Networks, marking a pivotal transition from laboratory-scale innovation to full-scale operational deployment, or Technology Readiness Level (TRL)-9.
As global geopolitical tensions increasingly shift toward the cyber-domain, the threat of 'harvest now, decrypt later' attacks—where adversaries store encrypted data to crack it with future quantum computers—poses a significant risk to national security. By investing in indigenous quantum technologies, India aims to mitigate reliance on foreign hardware and software, thereby ensuring sovereign control over its communication backbone. This partnership is not merely a financial grant; it is an exercise in building a 'technological moat' around critical infrastructure, encompassing sectors like defense, financial systems, and government communications.
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