Quantum computing centre to begin operations in Amaravati by early 2026 CM Naidu

    Vijayawada, June 30 (PTI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday announced that a quantum computing centre will begin operations in Amaravati by January 1, 2026, marking the beginning of the state's quantum valley initiative.
    Addressing the Amaravati Quantum Valley Workshop in Vijayawada, Naidu stressed the need for quantum computing and highlighted the importance of creating a robust ecosystem and identifying relevant use cases.
    "Quantum computing is the need of the hour. By January 1, the quantum computing centre will be operational in Amaravati. This marks the beginning of the quantum valley," Naidu said, adding that the state aims to develop a quantum valley here akin to Silicon Valley in the US.
    Starting January 1, 2026, the quantum valley is expected to operate with 100 real-time use cases about governance, health, and industry.
    The state is working ambitiously to develop Amaravati, its greenfield capital, into South Asia's first quantum valley, and the CM unveiled his ambitious vision to transform Amaravati into a global capital for quantum technologies.
    Naidu noted that quantum computing will play a crucial role in advancing the state's technological landscape.
    "Today, we are going to announce the Amaravati Declaration. This will take the initiative to its logical conclusion. I assure you, time and again, that any hurdle I will resolve it. I will sort it out," Naidu said in his direct message to investors and quantum computing stakeholders.
    With the support of the Government of India, the TDP chief asserted that there would be no obstacles to Andhra Pradesh's quantum valley ambitions.
    Naidu also pointed out that leading national and international quantum computing experts are participating in the workshop and expressed confidence that "everything is possible" going forward.
    Advising international companies not to miss the quantum valley opportunity, Naidu said if they miss it now, they will miss it forever, terming it a win-win proposition.
    "It is a win-win situation. All ecosystem players, I am requesting you to join us for this great momentum. I don’t have any doubt, we will achieve it. India should become a player, not a participant. All international companies, I am telling you, if you miss now, you will miss forever. Nobody can venture missing India," he said.
    Earlier, IT Minister Nara Lokesh said Amaravati will soon host the IBM-2 Quantum Computer with 156 qubits, making it the first of its kind in South Asia.
    Lokesh stressed the need for a Quantum-ready workforce, urging premier institutions like IITs to co-develop a curriculum for future quantum engineers.
    "This is not just about joining the race—we want to leapfrog ahead. Amaravati Quantum Valley will generate over one lakh jobs and many more in research and innovation," he said.
    Later, Bhaskar Katamaneni, secretary, IT, Government of Andhra Pradesh, read out the ‘Amaravati Quantum Declaration’, which aims to shape India’s quantum and deep tech future, setting targets for infrastructure, talent development, R&D ecosystems, and industrial collaboration, among other goals.
    Further, Andhra Pradesh aims to integrate quantum computing and Artificial Intelligence into the education curriculum from 2025-26 to reach nine lakh students.

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