C-DOT and Synergy Quantum sign MoU to develop drone-based Quantum Key Distribution
The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) signed an MoU with Synergy Quantum India on 12 May 2025 to jointly develop drone-based Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) systems at Technology Readiness Level 6 or above.
Summary
The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), the telecom R&D institution under the Department of Telecommunications, signed an MoU with Synergy Quantum India Private Limited, the Ministry of Communications said on 12 May 2025. The partners will develop drone-based Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) systems using the decoy-based BB84 protocol with polarisation encoding, at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 or above. The collaboration also covers joint research proposals, publications and expert talks. C-DOT CEO Dr Rajkumar Upadhyay spoke at the signing.
Key facts
- Parties
- C-DOT (under DoT) and Synergy Quantum India Pvt Ltd
- Technology
- Drone-based Quantum Key Distribution
- Protocol
- Decoy-based BB84 with polarisation encoding
- Target maturity
- TRL 6 or above
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The MoU signed between C-DOT and Synergy Quantum India in May 2025 is for developing Quantum Key Distribution systems suited for deployment on:
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Correct answer: D — Drones
The MoU covers development of drone-based Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) systems.
Consider the following statements about the C-DOT–Synergy Quantum MoU (May 2025): 1. C-DOT is an R&D institution under the Ministry of Electronics and IT. 2. The QKD systems are to be developed at Technology Readiness Level 6 or above. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. C-DOT is under the Department of Telecommunications (Ministry of Communications).