Quantum Valley will position A.P. as a leading centre for technology research, says Governor
Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer has said that the State government's plan to establish Quantum Valley, a quantum computing hub in Amaravati, as part of India's National Quantum Mission, will position the State as a leading centre for quantum technology research and development.
Mr. Nazeer, who is also the Chancellor of JNTU-A, presided over the 14th convocation held at the university's auditorium in Anantapur on Saturday.
He expressed happiness over the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur (JNTU-A) introducing a minor programme in Quantum Computing from the next academic year, saying that it would augur well with the State government's ambitious plan.
Viksit Bharat goals
Addressing the students, the Governor said the concept of Viksit Bharat focuses on achieving economic prosperity, social inclusiveness, technological advancement, and sustainable development and envisions an India where every citizen has access to quality education, healthcare, employment opportunities, and a dignified life.
'To achieve this vision, several programmes such as digital economy, renewable energy, startups, education, health, and skill development have been initiated with a participatory approach, encouraging citizens, students, youth, and all institutions to actively contribute towards this goal,' he said.
He said the State's Swarna Andhra 2047 vision aligns with the national mission of Viksit Bharat, adding that the roadmap drawn up by the State government aims to achieve economic prosperity, technological advancement, social equality, and environmental sustainability by 2047.
The Governor congratulated the students who received gold medals, merit certificates and degrees during the convocation.
Prof. M.R. Madhav, Emeritus Professor (Retd.), IIT Kanpur, participated as the chief guest-cum-orator. Dr. Satyanarayana Chava, founder & CEO of Laurus Labs Limited, was conferred with the Degree of Honoris Causa by the University.
JNTU-A Vice-Chancellor Prof. H. Sudarsana Rao read out the university's annual report. Dr. M. Hari Jawaharlal, Secretary to the Governor, and other dignitaries attended the convocation.
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