A.P.'s Quantum Valley should have a distinct identity like Silicon Valley, CM tells officials
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu told the officials in a review meeting on the Amaravati Quantum Valley on Monday to ensure that it gains a distinct identity akin to the Silicon Valley of the U.S. and that it leads the way in quantum technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Mr. Naidu announced that a workshop on Quantum Mission, which was proposed to be implemented with an investment of ₹4,000 crore in two phases, would be held in Amaravati on June 30, and stressed the importance of paying meticulous attention to every aspect of the Quantum Valley development with due focus on building iconic structures, drawing a parallel to the Hitec City in Hyderabad.
Officials said the objective of the mission was to position Andhra Pradesh (A.P.) as a Quantum Innovation Hub, make the State a key partner in the National Quantum Mission, and strengthen the knowledge economy. The focus of the Quantum Mission would be on quantum computing, quantum communication, quantum sensing and metrology, and quantum materials and devices.
The Chief Minister would lead the mission alongside the IT Minister, Chief Secretary, IT Secretary, Finance Secretary, Mission Director, and an expert committee.
Phase-I (2025–2027) would focus on infrastructure development, education and research, and pilot programs and Phase-II on propelling A.P. towards global leadership, boosting commercialisation and export capabilities. The government would soon appoint a Director for the Quantum Mission, which would be anchored by IBM.
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