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Hans India
2 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Will make Amaravati India's Quantum Valley, says Naidu
Vijayawada: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday unveiled his ambitious vision to transform Amaravati into a global capital for quantum technologies. Addressing the Amaravati Quantum Valley Workshop here, Naidu said: 'Quantum computing is the need of the hour. By January 1, 2026, the quantum computing centre will be operational in Amaravati. This marks the beginning of the Quantum Valley.' The workshop, jointly organised by the AP government, the Department of Science and Technology (Government of India), TCS and L&T, brought together some of the top minds and institutions in quantum computing. Stressing the need for quantum computing and highlighting the importance of creating a robust ecosystem and identifying relevant use cases, the CM noted that quantum computing would play a crucial role in advancing the state's technological landscape. "Today, we are announcing the Amaravati Declaration. This will take the initiative to its logical conclusion. I assure you, time and again, that if there is any hurdle, I will resolve it. I will sort it out," Naidu said. The Chief Minister underscored the need for integrating quantum computing in sectors like governance, personal medicine, vaccine production, aerospace, drones, and education. 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. He stressed the need for a quantum-ready workforce, urging premier institutions like IITs to co-develop a curriculum for future quantum engineers. 'Today marks a new chapter. I was in seventh class when CM Naidu started the IT revolution in Hyderabad. Now, I am honoured to lead the quantum movement in Andhra Pradesh,' he said Lokesh further explained: "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". 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. Industry leaders expressed strong support for AP's initiatives in quantum technology. Sandip Patel, Managing Director, IBM India, called it "a defining moment for India's quantum journey," noting that over 200,000 individuals globally have accessed IBM's quantum platforms and IBM has already trained over 900 faculty members in India. Scott Crowder, vice-president of IBM Quantum Adoption, highlighted diverse use cases, from battery design to healthcare and financial risk management. V Rajanna, president, TCS, and MV Satish, Advisor to CMD, L&T, reiterated industry commitment, recognising quantum's transformative and commercial potential.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
A.P. govt. and partners issue Amaravati Quantum Declaration
The Government of Andhra Pradesh (GoAP) and its Quantum Valley partners —IBM, TCS and L&T —have issued the Amaravati Quantum Declaration containing six joint commitments, at the Amaravati Quantum Valley Workshop held here on Monday. The six joint commitments in the declaration include living-lab infra, indigenous supply-chain acceleration, capacity building, investment catalyst and global collaboration Among the commitments is the creation of Living-Lab Infrastructure and the establishment of India's largest open quantum testbed – QChipIN - within twelve months. This will integrate quantum computers, Quantum Key Distribution fibre links, and deployable sensor platforms to enable pilots across sectors like health-tech, BFSI, logistics, defence, and space. Indigenous supply-chain acceleration As part of the project, Amaravati Quantum Valley (AQV) will be anchoring domestic production of qubit platforms, cryo-electronics, photonic packages, quantum chips, quantum dots, quantum readout hardware like single photon detector, homodyne detector, and control systems, targeting annual exports of ₹5,000 crore by 2030. Talent and capacity building The AQV will be establishing India's first Integrated Quantum Skilling Ecosystem to offer integrated PhD fellowships, engineer upskilling, and technician certifications, and empowering at least 20 universities in the State and 100 across India to run undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD programmes in Quantum Technology by January 1, 2027. Startup and investment catalyst The AQV will be spearheading the creation of a National Startup Forum with Venture Capital-backed milestone-based funding and creation of a dedicated ₹1,000 crore Quantum Fund and providing access to living-lab infrastructure to support at least 20 quantum hardware and security startups in 2026 and 100 by 2030. Global collaboration and standards leadership The AQV will be establishing a Global Quantum Collaboration Council to harmonise international standards, pursue joint R&D, and promote trusted supply networks inpartnership with the National Quantum Mission. Governance and accountability An Amaravati Quantum Valley Mission Board will be constituted for identifying use cases in different sectors, and publishing a transparent dashboard of key performance indicators.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Quantum computing centre to begin operations in Amaravati by early 2026: CM Naidu
Academy Empower your mind, elevate your skills 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 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 state is working ambitiously to develop Amaravati, its greenfield capital, into South Asia's first quantum 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 the support of the Government of India , the TDP chief asserted that there would be no obstacles to Andhra Pradesh's quantum valley 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. PTI
