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May 15, 2025 — In a landmark initiative to strengthen India’s self-reliance in quantum science, the CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (NPL) hosted a focused interaction meeting titled “Indigenous Approaches to Quantum Technologies, Measurements, and Standardization” on May 6, 2025. The event brought together more than 40 high-level experts and stakeholders from strategic sectors, research institutions, and government bodies to deliberate on building a resilient and standards-driven quantum technology ecosystem.
Held under the broader vision of Aatmnirbhar Bharat, the meeting emphasized the urgent need for indigenous development of quantum standards, metrology frameworks, and certification mechanisms. The gathering included distinguished participants like Dr. Ajai Chowdhry, Chairman of the Mission Governing Board of the National Quantum Mission (NQM), Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, and Prof. Venu Gopal Achanta, Director, CSIR-NPL, alongside senior representatives from the Indian Armed Forces, ISRO, DRDO, TIFR, BIS, MeitY, C-DOT, TEC, and others.
Prof. Achanta outlined NPL’s ongoing R&D efforts and its critical role as the custodian of India’s national measurement standards. He advocated for NPL’s formal integration into the NQM framework to support the quantum sector’s evolving needs in metrology and standardization.
Dr. Ajai Chowdhry highlighted the importance of certification, calibration, and measurement precision in ensuring India’s technological sovereignty in quantum domains. He called for stronger collaboration among institutions like NPL, C-DOT, and IITs to embed standardization into the heart of quantum innovation.
Prof. Kamakoti emphasized the synergy required between computer science and quantum metrology to drive scalable quantum computing and communication solutions.
The Indian Army and Navy underlined the critical need for secure, India-specific quantum solutions for defense applications. They advocated for swift development of indigenous standards in areas such as quantum cryptography and communication.
The event concluded with a panel discussion reaffirming that metrology, validation, and standardization are not just technical requirements but strategic necessities. The consensus was clear: India must chart its own path in quantum tech, guided by indigenous standards to build a secure, scalable, and sovereign quantum future.