In a significant step toward building a quantum-secure digital future, the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) marked its 43rd Foundation Day by unveiling a portfolio of 14 indigenous quantum communication and cybersecurity products designed to protect India’s critical telecom infrastructure from emerging quantum-era threats.
The event, held in New Delhi, was inaugurated by Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia and Minister of State for Communications Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani. The ministers also launched a comprehensive compendium of C-DOT’s Quantum Product Series, developed under the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
“India’s technological sovereignty will be defined by how successfully we transform indigenous R&D into globally competitive products for the quantum era.”
– Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Union Minister of Communications
The newly launched solutions span Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC), covering secure encryption, enterprise networking, optical communications, wireless connectivity, defence-grade security and quantum-safe communication devices. Products such as Q-AKSHAY, Q-SETU, Q-MAHASETU, Q-AMOGH and Q-RAQSHAK are designed to help enterprises, government agencies and strategic sectors safeguard data against future quantum computing risks.
From an analytics and cybersecurity perspective, the launch reflects India’s growing investment in next-generation telecom security technologies. As organizations accelerate digital transformation and data-driven operations, quantum-resistant encryption is expected to become a cornerstone of secure communications, network resilience and digital trust.
Speaking at the event, Scindia praised C-DOT’s contribution to India’s telecom innovation journey and urged researchers to focus on commercializing indigenous technologies for global markets. He emphasized that the true success of “Make in India” lies in developing solutions that are not only built in India but also adopted worldwide.
The Foundation Day celebrations also featured technical sessions on cybersecurity, quantum-secure communications and 6G, bringing together experts from leading institutions including IISc, IITs, Microsoft and Northwestern University. Live demonstrations showcased C-DOT’s advancements in cybersecurity, mobile communications, quantum technologies and future-ready 6G networks, reinforcing India’s ambition to emerge as a global leader in trusted digital connectivity.