The documents that were unveiled during the 3rd International Quantum Communication Conclave held on 25th April 2025 with an objective to standardise, create awareness and promote adoption of quantum-secure technologies in India are as under:
- Standard for Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG).
- Technical Report on Migration to Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC).
- Technical Report on Quantum Secure 5G / beyond 5G Core using Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC).
In addition to the above, Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) has released the following standards for quantum secure communications:
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- Standard for Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) System.
- Standard for Quantum Safe and Classical Cryptographic Systems.
All above standards and technical reports have been formulated in consultation with stakeholders including Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT).
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has released standards through TEC for quantum-secure products and solutions as mentioned in para (a) & (b) above and issued Test Guide on Quantum Key Distribution System to support testing of quantum secure products. Further, DoT has formed a National Working Group on Quantum Technology (NWG-QT) to foster collaboration among experts from academia, industry, and government.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha.
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