The Maharashtra government has decided to implement a Maharashtra Quantum Technology Mission in alignment with the Centre’s National Quantum Mission (NQM), with a focus on creating skilled human resources and infrastructure for future technologies.

Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil said the initiative aims to prepare industry-ready manpower in emerging areas such as quantum computing, quantum communication, quantum sensing and quantum materials. Following his directives, the Directorate of Technical Education has submitted a proposal to develop skilled manpower, research capabilities and infrastructure in quantum technology across the state.