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C-DOT and CSIR-NPL Sign MoU to Enhance Quantum and Classical Communication Technologies.

MOUs and Agreement | Dated: 14 May 2025

In May 2025, the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), India’s premier telecom R&D institution under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications (MoC), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research – National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL), located in New Delhi (Delhi). CSIR-NPL is India’s National Metrology Institute (NMI).

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The MoU aims to foster collaboration in the advancement of indigenous communication technologies.
  • - The agreement establishes a long-term framework for joint research, development, standardization, and deployment of next-generation communication solutions. The collaboration particularly emphasizes strengthening both quantum and classical communication systems.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) C-DOT will leverage its expertise in network protocols, Internet of Things (IoT), and quantum communication technologies, while CSIR-NPL will contribute strengths in scientific measurement, standardization, and SI traceability.
  • (ii) A key goal of the partnership is to enhance the security of digital communications by developing and deploying Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) techniques.
  • (iii) The collaboration will also prioritize the development of Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)-based control electronics to support efficient and advanced quantum communication systems.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which organisation recently signed an MoU with CSIR-NPL to advance quantum and classical communication technologies?

Correct Answer: C-DOT

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About C-DOT

  • Founded: 1984
  • Headquarters: Delhi