Capitalising on Quantum computing capabilities

Cyber everywhere; breakthrough anywhere; Budget 2020 analysis

- Maninder Bharadwaj

The recent budget announcement has brought the government’s perspicacity into a sharp focus. The decision of investing Rs. 8000 crore over a period of five years in the National Mission on Quantum Technologies and Applications is a laudable step towards boosting technology and digital initiatives. With public digital platforms, such as Aadhaar, UMANG, Integrated Health Information System (IHIS), DigiLocker, etc., already in place, the government is leaving no stone unturned to propel India towards a future of technological sovereignty.

Indeed, quantum computation is one of those disruptors which will widely affect the technology of the future, enhancing the already present game-changers such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Internet of Things (IoT). We are truly entering into an era of convenience and exponential growth opportunities, for the businesses and the citizens, alike!

With quantum computing, the time taken to find solutions to business problems will be drastically reduced, leading to the exponential magnification of benefits delivered to customers and, subsequently, staggering value for the businesses. Also, the implications for Quantum Computing in managing risk, especially in areas like threat detection and remediation, are very promising. Below are a few major applications across different sectors:

1. Public Health And Disease Management: Personalised Treatment Plans