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Quantum Communication Breakthrough

April 11 , 2026 15 hrs 0 min 87 0

India successfully demonstrated a 1,000 km quantum communication network under the National Quantum Mission.
The National Quantum Mission was launched by the Department of Science and Technology with an outlay of ₹6003 crore from 2023–24 to 2030–31.
Quantum communication uses principles of quantum mechanics to provide highly secure data transmission.
The Quantum Communication hub is led by the IIT Madras with the Centre for Development of Telematics.