New Delhi: The Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), signed a memorandum of understanding with QNu Labs Pvt. Ltd. to jointly develop quantum-resilient cybersecurity solutions.
The agreement was signed in the presence of Union Minister of State for Commerce & Industry and Electronics & IT Jitin Prasada, MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan, and senior government and industry officials.
The partnership comes amid growing global advances in quantum computing, which are expected to pose new challenges to conventional encryption systems. The collaboration aims to strengthen India’s readiness by building indigenous, quantum-safe cybersecurity technologies aligned with national priorities.
Under the MoU, BISAG-N’s cryptographic software capabilities, including its indigenous platform “Vedic Kavach,” will be integrated with quantum hardware and secure infrastructure solutions developed by QNu Labs. BISAG-N has already implemented early government-led projects involving quantum-resilient web servers and a secure indigenous browser supported by quantum random number generation.
The framework covers technology transfer, integration and deployment of hardware-backed cybersecurity solutions for government systems, defence networks, critical infrastructure and public sector platforms.
Addressing the event, Prasada said India is building digital technologies that remain secure over the long term, while Krishnan emphasised the need for quantum-resilient systems to protect data and maintain trust as digital adoption deepens.
The collaboration aligns with the National Quantum Mission, Digital India, Atmanirbhar Bharat and the Viksit Bharat @2047 vision, underscoring the role of government–industry partnerships in advancing future-ready digital security.
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