Ministry of Science & Technology announced establishment of four Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs) comprising 14 Technical Groups across 17 states and 2 Union Territories under NQM. 

About T-Hubs 

• Thematic areas and their respective institutions: 
  • Quantum Computing (Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru); 
  • Quantum Communication ( IIT, Madras); 
  • Quantum Sensing & Metrology (IIT, Bombay); 
  • Quantum Materials & Devices (IIT, Delhi)
• Significance of the T-Hubs: Brings together experts from diverse fields like physics, computer science, etc; bridges the gap between research and industry, etc.
• Mode of operation: based on Hub-Spoke-Spike model, creates a collaborative network, connecting central hubs with research projects (Spokes) and individual research groups (Spikes).

About National Quantum Mission (NQM)

• Aim: To seed, nurture and scale up scientific and industrial R&D and create a vibrant & innovative ecosystem in Quantum Technology (QT).
• Implementing agency: Department of Science & Technology (DST) under the Ministry of Science & Technology.
  • NQM is one of the nine missions under the Prime Minister’s Science Technology Innovation Advisory Council (PMSTIAC).
• Mission duration: 2023 to 2031. 
• Targets: Developing intermediate-scale quantum computers, Satellite-based secure quantum communications, etc