India among top nations in quantum technology, says science min Jitendra Singh
Union Minister Jitendra Singh stated that India has reached parity with global leaders in quantum technology, space exploration, and manufacturing. He highlighted the success of the Chandrayaan mission and the government's decision to open the space and nuclear sectors to private investment as key drivers of this progress.
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This reflects India's strategic push to transition from a technology consumer to a global manufacturing and innovation hub, signaling potential shifts in international supply chains and research partnerships.
NEW DELHI: India stands alongside the world’s leading nations in several advanced technologies, said Jitendra Singh, MoS (independent charge) for science and technology and earth sciences.Speaking at Digit India’s Top Appliance Awards 2026, Jitendra Singh highlighted how technology and Artificial Intelligence have transformed access to opportunities and education.Asked when India would become a manufacturing hub, Singh said, “It indicates that progress is happening at a very fast pace, both in manufacturing and in technology, and unlike I think a decade and a half back, today we are at the same level as any other country in the world...”He highlighted achievements in space…
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