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C-DOT, CSIR-NPL Ink MoU to Advance Quantum and Classical Communication Research
- C-DOT and CSIR-NPL sign MoU to collaborate on research and development in quantum and classical communication technologies.
- Focus on secure, scalable, and indigenous solutions, with joint R&D, standardisation, academic exchanges, and IP management.
- Partnership aims to boost India's self-reliance in advanced communication systems and future-ready digital infrastructure.
As a part of its strategic initiative to augment India's proficiency in frontier communication technologies, the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the CSIR–National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL). This partnership is focused on driving innovation and collaborative research in the domains of quantum and classical communications as a milestone in the country's pursuit of self-reliance in technology.
The MoU, which was signed by Dr. Rajkumar Upadhyay, CEO of C-DOT, and Prof. Venugopal Achanta, Director of CSIR-NPL, provides a detailed roadmap for joint research, standardisation, and development of secure and scalable communication technologies. The ceremony saw the attendance of top officials from both institutions, reflecting the strategic significance of the agreement.
Under this collaboration, the two organizations will collaborate on R&D activities, exchange access to state-of-the-art research facilities, and undertake academic exchange activities like workshops, seminars, and collaborative teaching programs. High priority will also be given to intellectual property management so that benefits of the joint activities are fairly distributed. All attempts will also be made to seek funding for common research objectives.
C-DOT, being the network protocol expert, IoT, and quantum communication technology players, will have close interaction with CSIR-NPL, the scientific measurement and standardisation expert. Together, they plan to create indigenous communications solutions that are globally competitive and future-proof.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Upadhyay said, "Quantum communication is the future of protecting data and ensuring the integrity of critical information infrastructure. This collaboration is a step towards enhancing national priorities of self-reliance and technological sovereignty".
The collaboration will be instrumental in laying the groundwork for India's next-generation digital communication infrastructure, with a particular emphasis on secure and resilient quantum technologies.
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