Dr. Ajai Chowdhry
Chairman, Mission Governing Board
Personal ProfileThe Mission Governing Board (MGB) serves as the apex decision-making authority of the National Quantum Mission (NQM), providing strategic direction and oversight. Chaired by Dr. Ajai Chowdhry, co-founder of HCL Technologies, the MGB comprises eminent scientists, industry leaders, and senior government officials. Its primary responsibilities include approving mission strategies, monitoring progress, and ensuring alignment with national priorities.
Dr. Ajai Chowdhry
Chairman, Mission Governing Board
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Member (S&T), NITI Aayog, New Delhi
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Chairman, Mission Technology Research Council (MTRC)
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Secretary, Department of Science and Technology (DST)
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Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
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Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy
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Secretary, Department of Space
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Secretary, Department of Telecommunication
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Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman, DRDO
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Secretary, Department of Expenditure
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Director, IIT Gandhinagar
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Chancellor, University of California, San Diego
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Financial Advisor, DST
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Sr. Advisor, DST
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Chief Controller of Accounts, DST
Dr. Ekta Kapoor
Head, Frontier and Futuristic Technologies (FFT) Division, DST
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Head, QT Cell & Mission Director Scientist
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