Union Minister of State for Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, announced four quantum fabrication and central facilities, with a total investment of ₹720 crore. These will be located at IIT Bombay, IISc Bengaluru, IIT Kanpur, and IIT Delhi under the National Quantum Mission (NQM). 

The facilities will focus on advanced quantum hardware capabilities: IIT Bombay and Kanpur will lead the development of quantum sensing and metrology systems; IISc Bengaluru and IIT Bombay will work on quantum computing fabrication using superconducting, photonic, and spin qubits; and IIT Delhi will develop quantum materials and devices. These labs will be accessible not just to researchers, but also to industry players, start-ups, academia, and strategic sectors  promoting collaboration across deep-tech and medtech domains. 

Importantly, these capabilities are expected to drive breakthroughs in medical diagnostics and imaging. According to government officials, quantum sensors and materials developed via these facilities could enable more sensitive diagnostic tools, support quantum-enhanced imaging techniques, and even lead to non-invasive healthcare applications. 

Dr. Singh emphasized that building a sovereign quantum device ecosystem is critical for India’s future technological leadership. He said the quantum hubs would serve as national assets for prototyping, research, and small-scale production  laying the foundation for “secure, scalable, quantum-powered medtech innovation.”