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May 12: The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), a premier telecom R&D body under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Synergy Quantum India Private Limited to co-develop advanced quantum communication technologies. This collaboration marks a significant move towards enhancing India’s quantum-secure communication capabilities, specifically through drone-based Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) systems.
The agreement outlines joint efforts to build QKD systems using the decoy-based BB84 protocol with polarization encoding, aiming to achieve Technology Readiness Level 6 or higher. These solutions are intended to support applications in secure government communications, critical infrastructure, emergency response, and defence.
The initiative aligns with the government’s “Atmanirbhar Bharat” mission to promote indigenous innovation in frontier technologies. It also emphasizes the strategic importance of secure data transmission in emerging telecom infrastructure.
As part of the collaboration, both organizations will jointly develop research proposals, pursue national and international grant opportunities, and publish findings through scholarly platforms. Plans also include hosting technical symposia, expert talks, and training sessions to promote knowledge exchange and skill development.
Dr. Rajkumar Upadhyay, CEO of C-DOT, stated that the partnership demonstrates the power of combining public research expertise with private sector agility to develop next-generation solutions in quantum technology. Mr. Jay Oberoi, CEO of Synergy Quantum, highlighted the collaboration’s potential to establish India as a global frontrunner in quantum-secure drone communication.
The MoU was signed during a formal ceremony attended by senior officials from both C-DOT and Synergy Quantum. This initiative is expected to lay the groundwork for a secure and self-reliant digital communication framework, pushing India closer to the forefront of global quantum innovation.