{"id":363853,"date":"2026-05-29T17:17:26","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T11:47:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=363853"},"modified":"2026-05-29T17:17:26","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T11:47:26","slug":"post-quantum-cryptography-pqc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/post-quantum-cryptography-pqc\/","title":{"rendered":"Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"content-box-green\">\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: A Department of Science &amp; Technology (DST) task force has recommended a phased shift to Post-Quantum Cryptography for protecting sensitive data in critical sectors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"red-h2-box\"><strong>About Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_363858\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-363858\" style=\"width: 403px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-363858\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Source-FutureX.jpg?resize=403%2C251&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)\" width=\"403\" height=\"251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Source-FutureX.jpg?resize=300%2C187&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Source-FutureX.jpg?resize=1024%2C637&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Source-FutureX.jpg?resize=768%2C478&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Source-FutureX.jpg?w=1377&amp;ssl=1 1377w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 403px) 100vw, 403px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-363858\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source &#8211; FutureX<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)<\/strong> refers to a <strong>new generation of mathematical algorithms<\/strong> designed <strong>to protect digital data from being broken by future quantum computers.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Aim<\/strong>: PQC aims <strong>to ensure that confidential data remains secure<\/strong> even when quantum computers make current encryption methods obsolete.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Defense Mechanisms<\/strong>: PQC <strong>uses quantum-resistant mathematical approaches<\/strong> such as hash-based signatures, multivariate equations, and lattice-based cryptography.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Significance<\/strong>: PQC helps <strong>protect sensitive information from future quantum threats, including &#8220;harvest now, decrypt later&#8221; (HNDL) attacks<\/strong>, and <strong>supports a quantum-safe future.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"red-h2-box\"><strong>About National Quantum Mission (NQM)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_363857\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-363857\" style=\"width: 464px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-363857\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Source-DST-1.jpg?resize=464%2C314&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"National Quantum Mission (NQM)\" width=\"464\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Source-DST-1.jpg?resize=300%2C203&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Source-DST-1.jpg?resize=768%2C520&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Source-DST-1.jpg?w=855&amp;ssl=1 855w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 464px) 100vw, 464px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-363857\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source &#8211; DST<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"837\">The National Quantum Mission (NQM) is <strong>one of the nine initiatives under the Prime Minister\u2019s Science Technology Innovation Advisory Council (PMSTIAC)<\/strong> and is a flagship quantum technology initiative of the Government of India.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"837\"><strong>Launched in:<\/strong> The mission was approved by the Union Cabinet <strong>in April 2023.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"837\"><strong>Implemented by:<\/strong> The mission is <strong>implemented by the Department of Science &amp; Technology (DST)<\/strong> under the <strong>Ministry of Science and Technology.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"837\"><strong>Timeline<\/strong>: The mission will <strong>run from 2023\u201324 to 2030\u201331<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Objective<\/strong>: The mission <strong>aims to seed, nurture, and scale up research and development in quantum technologies<\/strong>, build indigenous capabilities, <strong>accelerate technology-led economic growth, and establish India as a leading global force in quantum technologies.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Key Features:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Implementation Structure:<\/strong> The mission is <strong>implemented through a hub-and-spoke model<\/strong> with <strong>four Thematic Hubs<\/strong> hosted at premier institutions across India.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Quantum Computing:<\/strong> The mission seeks to <strong>develop intermediate-scale quantum computers with 50 to 1,000 physical qubits within eight years.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Quantum Communication:<\/strong> The mission aims to <strong>establish satellite-based secure communication over 2,000 km within India<\/strong> and support <strong>long-distance Quantum Key Distribution.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Quantum Sensing and Metrology:<\/strong> The mission focuses on <strong>developing high-sensitivity magnetometers and precision atomic clocks<\/strong> for navigation and communication applications.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Quantum Materials and Devices:<\/strong> The mission promotes fabrication capabilities for quantum materials to <strong>support indigenous hardware development.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>News: A Department of Science &amp; Technology (DST) task force has recommended a phased shift to Post-Quantum Cryptography for protecting sensitive data in critical sectors. About Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) refers to a new generation of mathematical algorithms designed to protect digital data from being broken by future quantum computers. 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