India, Nov. 10 -- India's ambition to build a national quantum communication network will require more than technological advances. It demands a coordinated framework for regulation, telecom infrastructure integration, public-private partnerships and international standards to translate quantum research into secure, scalable communication networks.

Unlike conventional telecommunications infrastructure, quantum communication introduces a different approach to securing data exchange, using quantum properties to protect cryptographic key distribution. This shift is not merely technological but structural; it requires a reconfiguration of policy frameworks, telecom infrastructure, industrial participation and international strategy.

India's...