India, Aug. 1 -- At the Quantum India Summit held in Bengaluru, the Government of Karnataka has announced an ambitious roadmap to position the state as a global exporter of quantum solutions, with a bold target of creating a $20 billion quantum economy by 2035.

Sanjeev Kumar Gupta, CEO, Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), reflected on the industry implications of this announcement, and the role of emerging tech clustersin driving India's quantum leadership.

He said: "Quantum technology more specifically, indigenous quantum technology will play a pivotal role in reducing India's dependence on foreign systems, and Karnataka is well-positioned to lead this next wave of innovation.

"We, at KDEM, are focusing to contribute significant...