Vijay Kumar Saraswat appointed as chairman for QETCI

Hyderabad: Quantum Ecosystems Technology Council of India (QETCI), has announced the appointment of Dr. Vijay Kumar Saraswat as chairman of the governing board.

The senior appointment is aimed at bringing in strategic direction and support towards meeting the organization's mission and allow QETCI to further act as a catalyst which designs and implements strategic interventions in the Quantum Ecosystem in research, Innovation, Implementation and Impact, said a release.

Dr. Saraswat is a distinguished scientist with a glorious record. With his remarkable contributions in research and development, including his significant achievements in defence research in both basic and applied sciences, Dr. Saraswat brings unparalleled expertise and a deep understanding of the Science and technology landscape. He led an empowered technical advisory committee for the development of national supercomputing systems. He played a key role in setting up the Photonics Valley Corporation at Telangana and initiated a programme for development of Silicon-Photonics Technology. He is a member of NITI Aayog and Co-Chair for the PMSTIAC, the release said.

Earlier Dr. Saraswat retired as the Secretary of the Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO) and the Chief Scientific Advisor to the Indian Minister of Defence. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in the indigenous development of several systems including, PRITHVI, DHANUSH and AGNI. He has been conferred with many prestigious awards including the highest civilian awards like the Padma Shri (1998) and Padma Bhushan (2013).

Speaking on his appointment Dr. V.K. Saraswat, Member, NITI Aayog said "Stepping into a quantum revolution, India's future shines brighter. Quantum Technologies wield the power to redefine industries, fortify national security, and ignite a new wave of innovation. The Government of India is committed to leading this cutting-edge field."