Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said Amaravati is one of the first regions in the country to join the National Quantum Mission goals. | Photo credit: Representative image
Unveiling an ambitious vision to position Amaravati as a global hub for quantum computing and hardware manufacturing, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday (March 31) said the capital’s upcoming “Quantum Valley” would set a new course for India’s technological future.
Addressing a high-level round table on Quantum Hardware Manufacturing Ecosystem held at the Secretariat, the Chief Minister said that Amaravati is one of the first regions in the country to join the National Quantum Mission goals. He expressed confidence that this initiative will serve as a catalyst for technological progress and innovation.
The meeting was attended by leading experts and representatives of leading institutions and organizations including IBM, C-DAC, C-DOT, DRDO, BARC and Naval Science and Technology Laboratory. Participants from quantum startups, cryogenics, photonics and power electronics along with academics from IIT Tirupati and IIT Madras also participated in the discussion.
Asking the stakeholders to work towards creating domestic manufacturing capacity for quantum computing hardware within the next two years, he emphasized that the Amaravati Quantum Valley (AQV) should not only focus on hardware manufacturing but also on algorithm development and innovation to reduce import dependency.
A key outcome of the meeting was a consensus to make Andhra Pradesh one of the world’s top five quantum hubs by 2030. Plans include creating robust infrastructure, fostering a comprehensive ecosystem and promoting research and innovation through startups and collaborations, including setting up a bio-foundry.
Mr Naidu highlighted the concept of ‘Made in Amaravati’ quantum hardware and called for extensive efforts to design and manufacture quantum devices locally. He noted that Andhra Pradesh is already ahead in this race as it is the first state in India to introduce a dedicated quantum computing policy.
Mr. Naidu also outlined broader applications of emerging technologies, including real-time data-driven governance and AI-enabled services such as AI doctors, tutors and agronomists, aimed at improving services to citizens.
The first open quantum computer since April 14
In a major development, representatives of Qubit Force and SRM University informed the Chief Minister that India’s first open access quantum computer will be launched in Amaravati on April 14. The facility will be accessible to students and researchers for testing and experimentation.
Officials from C-DAC emphasized the need for testing facilities and certification systems to strengthen the quantum ecosystem. Several companies have also expressed readiness to introduce advanced applications such as quantum simulators, biosensors, mineral sensors and laser technologies in Amaravati Quantum Valley.
According to National Quantum Mission Director JBV Reddy, Andhra Pradesh currently leads the country in adopting quantum technologies. More than 30 quantum hardware companies participated in the roundtable, with the state government already signing Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with 15 firms. Seven companies have started operations at Medha Towers in Vijayawada.
Andhra Pradesh Quantum Mission Apex Committee Chairman and IIT Madras Director V. Kamakoti, who joined the meeting virtually, highlighted the strong operational synergy between industry leaders like IBM and TCS at Amaravati Quantum Mission.
State Quantum Mission Director CV Sridhar; IIT-Tirupati Director and Amaravati Quantum Mission Expert Committee Chairman K. Satyanarayana; Maghesh Yathirajan, C-DAC representative; Rajkumar Upadhyay of C-DOT; Venkata Subrahmanyam representing Qubit Force; and Satish of SRM University were among the other participants.
Senior officials of the Ministry of Industries and Commerce, including Secretary Yuvraj, as well as officials from IT and other departments were also present in the meeting.
Published – 31 March 2026 22:15 IST
