New Delhi [India]: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology Dr Jitendra Singh today said that AI, Nuclear, Space and Quantum technologies will determine contours of future growth and global competitiveness
India is rapidly emerging as a major force in frontier technologies, with the National Quantum Mission (NQM) already achieving more than half of its targeted outcomes within three years of its launch in 2023, added the Minister.
Speaking in a Fireside conversation during a Media Conclave organised by a News Channel here, Singh said that India today stands at a stage where it is progressing alongside leading nations in several critical technology domains and is steadily building capabilities that will define the next era of economic growth, national security and global competitiveness.
The Minister said that Space, Nuclear and Quantum Technologies will play a decisive role in shaping the future world order, influencing not only economic advancement but also strategic strength and geopolitical positioning. “Countries that fall behind in these technologies risk falling behind in both development and security,” he said.
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Referring to the National Quantum Mission, Singh said several key milestones have been achieved ahead of schedule. He said substantial progress has already been made in quantum-secure communication, an area with significant applications in defence, strategic communications, cyber security and protection of sensitive information.
The Minister said the pace of progress achieved under the Mission demonstrates India’s growing scientific capabilities and its commitment to becoming a global leader in emerging technologies. He added that India is making rapid advances across the quantum ecosystem, including quantum communication, quantum computing and related research areas.
On Artificial Intelligence, Singh said AI is becoming an essential tool across every sector and will increasingly influence governance, industry, education, healthcare, research and public service delivery. He said India is simultaneously strengthening the supporting ecosystem through investments in digital infrastructure, computing capacity, data resources and reliable energy systems.
The Minister said technological progress has become the principal driver of growth in the modern world and no nation can sustain long-term development without embracing innovation and frontier technologies. He added that India is pursuing this transformation while remaining committed to inclusive growth, democratic values and social welfare.
Singh said a series of policy reforms undertaken under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi have expanded opportunities for innovation, entrepreneurship and scientific advancement.
He said the opening up of the Space sector has already unleashed a vibrant startup ecosystem, while recent policy initiatives in the nuclear sector are expected to accelerate investments, technological collaboration and capacity creation in a strategically important domain.
The Minister said the growing demand for advanced computing, data centres and digital services will require robust and dependable energy sources.
In this context, he said Nuclear Energy will play an increasingly important role in supporting India's technology-driven growth while contributing to the country's clean energy transition.
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Looking ahead, Dr. Jitendra Singh said Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Technologies are likely to transform societies at an unprecedented pace over the coming decades. He said the institutions, policies and technological capabilities being developed today will determine the trajectory of nations in the future.
Calling upon young people to actively participate in India’s scientific and technological transformation, Dr. Jitendra Singh said the current generation has access to knowledge, information and learning resources on a scale never witnessed before. He urged students to harness these opportunities, cultivate scientific temper and contribute to India's emergence as a leading knowledge and innovation-driven nation.
Dr. Jitendra Singh said the foundation laid through reforms in education, research, space, nuclear energy and emerging technologies will strengthen India's journey towards becoming a developed nation by 2047 and position the country among the world's leading innovation-driven economies.
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