C-DOT unveils 14 indigenous quantum communication products
On 31 August 2026, the Centre for Development of Telematics unveiled 14 indigenous Quantum Key Distribution and Post-Quantum Cryptography products at its 43rd Foundation Day in New Delhi.
Summary
The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), the telecom R&D centre of the Department of Telecommunications, unveiled 14 indigenous quantum products in Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) at its 43rd Foundation Day in New Delhi on 31 August 2026. Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia unveiled the Quantum Series. The products include Q-AKSHAY CD, a compact fibre-based QKD system using COW and DPS protocols; Q-AKSHAY MD, based on the Measurement Device Independent protocol; a single-photon detector; and the Q-SETU quantum-safe encryptor.
Key facts
- Organisation
- C-DOT (R&D centre of DoT)
- Occasion
- 43rd Foundation Day, New Delhi, 31 Aug 2026
- Products
- 14 – Quantum Key Distribution & Post-Quantum Cryptography
- Examples
- Q-AKSHAY CD, Q-AKSHAY MD (MDI-QKD), C-SPD single-photon detector, Q-SETU
- Unveiled by
- Jyotiraditya Scindia
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The 14 indigenous quantum products unveiled by C-DOT in August 2026 belong to which two areas?
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Correct answer: C — Quantum Key Distribution and Post-Quantum Cryptography
C-DOT's Quantum Series covers Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC).
Consider the following statements about C-DOT's August 2026 quantum products: 1. C-DOT is an R&D centre under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. 2. The products were unveiled on C-DOT's 25th Foundation Day. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Both are wrong: C-DOT is the R&D centre of the Department of Telecommunications (Ministry of Communications), and the event was its 43rd Foundation Day.