India has made clear its resolve to claim a place at the forefront of quantum technology, though some warn the struggle will rest on securing skilled minds and building at scale. In Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, the nation will install its most advanced quantum system, an IBM Quantum System Two powered by a 156-qubit Heron processor, within the planned Quantum Valley Tech Park, created through a partnership of IBM, Tata Consultancy Services, and the state authorities.
Scheduled to open in January 2026, the park seeks to establish India as a commanding force in quantum science and artificial intelligence by turning research into real-world solutions.
IBM will bring its machines and expertise through the global Quantum Network, while TCS will develop business applications and guide industries such as healthcare, finance, logistics, and manufacturing in adopting quantum tools.
India’s National Quantum Mission
India’s National Quantum Mission, introduced in 2023, sets out to build mid-scale quantum machines carrying 50 to 1,000 physical qubits on platforms such as superconducting and photonic systems by 2031. Its wider purpose is to generate skilled employment, draw foreign capital, and give businesses the means to tackle problems long thought beyond reach—drug development, for instance, or real-time control of complex supply chains—through quantum-based tools.
The new park in Amaravati will contain research facilities, incubators for young firms, and programmes to train a workforce fit for the quantum age, bringing together universities, companies, and entrepreneurs in shared effort.
Quantum Innovation in India: Market Growth and Opportunities
India’s drive into quantum technology comes at a time when the world market is racing ahead—from $1.79 billion in 2025 to $7.08 billion by 2030, with annual growth of more than thirty per cent, according to ResearchAndMarkets. At home, the industry is forecast to rise at nearly twenty-three per cent a year over the same span.
The country’s quantum landscape is widening fast. In Bengaluru, the startup QpiAI—one of eight chosen under the National Quantum Mission—has built 25-qubit machines and intends to reach 1,000 qubits by 2028.
Global Hurdles and India’s Strategic Challenges
Across the world, quantum computing is still in its early stages, with real-world use limited to a handful of fields. Specialists warn of a severe shortage of trained people, particularly in quantum algorithms, error correction, and system control. UK’s National Quantum Strategy names the skills gap as a major threat. In America, Microsoft has urged swift action to build its quantum workforce, cautioning that even the strongest players will falter without a steady stream of talent.
The need covers the whole chain, from hardware and software to the deep mathematics and data science required to harness machines that can outstrip classical systems. Infrastructure is an obstacle of equal weight. Quantum devices demand near-absolute-zero temperatures, flawless power, advanced computing setups, and fast, stable connections. For India to become a force in this sphere, its plans must do more than match foreign standards; they must create an enduring base of talent, solid infrastructure, and clear, lasting policies.
Final Words
India has ambitious plans in the quantum sector. As the country dreams about 1,000-qubit computers by 2031, the sobering reality is finding enough quantum physicists who can figure out what those qubits are up to, which is a task that makes finding a needle in a haystack seem like childs play. The Quantum Valley Tech Park is an ambitious project, but it will only work out in case India can overcome the two challenges of the lack of talent and infrastructural requirements.
It is all very well to construct machinery that needs temperatures lower than those of outer space; it is quite another thing to get people who will not freeze when working on it. India has the potential to quantum-tunnel to the forefront of the pack should it be able to crack the code of quantum education and investment in quantum infrastructure. Otherwise, this ambitious jump may fall somewhere between classical computing and wishful thinking.
