India, Sept. 8 -- Karnataka has announced Quantum City (Q-City), a futuristic hub for quantum research, innovation, manufacturing, and education near Bengaluru, to secure India's place in the global quantum technology race. Developed under the Rs.1,000 crore Karnataka Quantum Mission, the project aims to drive a $20 billion quantum economy by 2035 and position the state as the Quantum Capital of Asia.

The project is planned for Hesaraghatta, about 25-30 km northwest of Bengaluru and 30 km from Kempegowda International Airport. The government has allotted 6.17 acres of land to serve as its nucleus.

Real estate experts believe the initiative could spur infrastructure growth in northwestern Bengaluru, a region that has historically lagged ...