India reaches 1,000 km of quantum-secure communication against an eight-year target of 2,000 km, says Jitendra Singh
10 October 2026
Dr Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, addressed the 121st Annual Session of the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry in New Delhi on 10 October 2026.
He said India set an eight-year target of 2,000 km of quantum-secure communication under the National Quantum Mission and has reached the 1,000 km milestone in three years.
He said the bioeconomy target is US$300 billion by 2030.
He urged industry to join research projects early and to help turn scientific research into commercial enterprises.
He referred to the government's Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) initiative, which seeks greater private-sector participation in R&D.
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RDI Research, Development and Innovation — A government initiative seeking greater private-sector participation in research and development.
PHDCCI PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry — An industry body whose 121st Annual Session was addressed by the minister.