# India among top nations in quantum technology: minister 2026-08-07T17:03:35+00:00 | Technology | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Union Minister Jitendra Singh said India stands among the world's leading nations in quantum technology, space exploration and artificial intelligence. Speaking at the Digit India's Top Appliance Awards 2026, he cited Chandrayaan's discovery of water molecules on the Moon as proof of India's specific capabilities. Singh noted that opening the space sector to private companies five years ago grew India's space economy from near zero to $9 billion, projected to reach $40-45 billion within eight to nine years. He also said one startup became a unicorn and launched a rocket in five years, and urged the private sector to prepare for emerging industries like nuclear energy. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: Chandrayaan, Jitendra Singh, private sector, quantum technology, space exploration, startup ecosystem Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/india-among-first-in-quantum-tech-space-jitendra-singh/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/india-among-first-in-quantum-tech-space-jitendra-singh/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.