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India among top nations in quantum technology: minister
The Story in Brief
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
The minister's claims sound impressive, but Indian tech fans should remember similar boasts have not always matched ground reality. Space economy numbers and a single unicorn do not prove India is 'at the same level' as the US or China in manufacturing or deep tech. The real test will be whether private investment sustains the space sector's growth beyond government contracts, and whether nuclear sector opening actually attracts serious players.
Sources (2): timesnownews.com, timesofindia.indiatimes.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above. Methodology and corrections.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
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