Union Science and Technology Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh said that India has produced over 40 Quantum Technology start-ups in two years, few of them with global potential. Chairing a review meeting of Department of Science and Technology in New Delhi on Saturday, Dr. Singh said that the department’s mission and vison should be to establish India as a global leader as far as Quantum technologies are concerned. He directed the officials to focus on the flagship National Quantum Mission and work on development of quantum technologies and quantum communication. He further added, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s resolve to empower and provide ease of living to the last man standing should be the aim of innovation. Dr. Singh lauded the fact that women’s participation in extramural research and development has doubled in the last 10 years.
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