India’s First Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) Over Multi-Core Fibre:
the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), in collaboration with Sterlite Technologies Ltd. (STL), has successfully tested India’s first Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) transmission over a 4-core Multi-Core Fibre (MCF). This achievement marks a significant leap forward in India’s efforts to establish a secure and cost-effective national quantum communication network.First in India: Successful demonstration of QKD over a 4-core Multi-Core Fibre — a national first. Partners: Joint initiative between C-DOT (India’s telecom R&D center under the DoT) and Sterlite Technologies Ltd. (a global optical networking leader). Distance Achieved: QKD transmission tested and sustained over a distance exceeding 100 km.
