IN PHOTOS: Karnataka announces Rs 1,000 crore Quantum mission

Updated On: 31 July, 2025 06:17 PM IST | ronak mastakar

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday announced the `Karnataka Quantum Mission` (KQM), a new initiative with a Rs 1,000 crore fund. The goal of this mission is to establish a quantum economy in the state valued at USD 20 billion. (Pics/PTI)

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<p>CM Siddaramaiah announced while speaking at the first `Quantum India Bengaluru` summit. The event was organised by the Karnataka Science and Technology Promotion Society (KSTePS) and the Department of Science & Technology, in partnership with the IISc Quantum Technology Initiative (IQTI)</p>

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CM Siddaramaiah announced while speaking at the first `Quantum India Bengaluru` summit. The event was organised by the Karnataka Science and Technology Promotion Society (KSTePS) and the Department of Science & Technology, in partnership with the IISc Quantum Technology Initiative (IQTI)

<p>Karnataka`s Chief Minister proudly announced the state`s "Quantum Vision 2035," coinciding with the world celebrating 2025 as the International Year of Quantum. He stated that by 2035, the goal is to create 10,000 high-skilled jobs and establish Karnataka as the "Quantum Capital of Asia"</p>

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Karnataka`s Chief Minister proudly announced the state`s "Quantum Vision 2035," coinciding with the world celebrating 2025 as the International Year of Quantum. He stated that by 2035, the goal is to create 10,000 high-skilled jobs and establish Karnataka as the "Quantum Capital of Asia"

<p>According to the Chief Minister, the Karnataka Quantum Mission (KQM) will focus on advancing research and development, skills training, infrastructure, and supporting startups</p>

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According to the Chief Minister, the Karnataka Quantum Mission (KQM) will focus on advancing research and development, skills training, infrastructure, and supporting startups

<p>To achieve this, a dedicated Quantum Technology Task Force will be established to guide policy, and new quantum parks, manufacturing zones, and a "Q-City" will be created to encourage innovation</p>

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To achieve this, a dedicated Quantum Technology Task Force will be established to guide policy, and new quantum parks, manufacturing zones, and a "Q-City" will be created to encourage innovation

<p>The Chief Minister also stated that Karnataka`s integrated quantum hub, the "Q-City," is intended to position India as a global leader in quantum technology, much like Bengaluru did for the IT industry</p>

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The Chief Minister also stated that Karnataka`s integrated quantum hub, the "Q-City," is intended to position India as a global leader in quantum technology, much like Bengaluru did for the IT industry

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