The 3rd International Quantum Communication Conclave was held in New Delhi on April 25, 2025. The event was organized by the Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) and the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT). Union Minister Jyotiraditya M.
Scindia attended the conclave. He spoke about the advancements in quantum communication technologies and their potential applications. Minister of State Dr.
Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani also addressed the attendees. He discussed the importance of integrating quantum communication into India’s telecommunications infrastructure. The conclave brought together industry experts, government officials, and academics.
They discussed the future of quantum communication and its role in enhancing secure communication networks. Neeraj Mittal, Secretary of the Department of Telecommunications, spoke at the event. He said that startups and the growing synergy between academia and industry are playing a key role in safeguarding India’s communication infrastructure.
“We are beginning to see promising green shoots within our own ecosystem with startups actively working in this space,” said Mittal. “Several of them have received support from the Department of Telecommunications through various schemes.”
Mittal emphasized that quantum technology holds the promise of creating a safer world.
Future of quantum communication in India
He said it could help tackle problems that conventional digital computers cannot solve. The Union Cabinet approved the National Quantum Mission (NQM) on 19th April 2023. It aims to seed, nurture, and scale up scientific and industrial R&D and create a vibrant ecosystem in Quantum Technology (QT).
Three pivotal documents were unveiled during the event to promote the deployment of quantum secure technologies:
1. Standard on Generic Requirements for Quantum Random Number Generators (QRNG)
2. Technical Report on Migration to Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)
3.
Technical Report on Quantum Secure 5G/Beyond 5G Core using PQC
These documents establish frameworks for evaluating and implementing quantum secure technologies across various industries. A moment of silence was observed in respect to those killed in the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, on April 22, 2025. Minister Scindia condemned the attack and expressed condolences to the bereaved families.
The conclave featured technical sessions and presentations by experts from around the world. Exhibitions showcased the latest advancements in quantum communication and related technologies from various R&D institutions and startups. The event aimed to enhance contributions to international standard organizations and identified gaps in standardization.
It also fostered the creation of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in quantum communication technologies. The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) continues to play a key role in the formulation of standards for the Telecom/ICT sector and the standardization of quantum technologies at both domestic and international levels.
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