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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.
Time of India
3 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
Hans India
7 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
AP to hold Quantum Valley workshop on June 30
As Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced plans to set up Quantum Valley, first in India, in Amaravati by January 2026, the state government is going to host a national workshop on Quantum Valley in Vijayawada on June 30 to kickstart the project. At a curtain-raiser event here on Wednesday, IT secretary Katamneni Bhaskar said that Quantum Valley will leverage quantum computing to address complex issues at unprecedented speeds compared to conventional computers. The facility will benefit sectors such as higher education, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and more, while fostering research and job creation. It will align with the National Quantum Mission's guidelines. Secretary to the Chief Minister P S Pradyumna, said quantum computing will revolutionise data accuracy across industries. He noted Andhra Pradesh's potential to lead in quantum computing, with the upcoming workshop set to release the 'Amaravati Declaration.' Prof Anil Prabhakar, a quantum computing expert and member of the National Quantum Mission, explained that quantum computing differs significantly from classical computing. Major IT firms are already investing in it for applications like pharmaceutical research, EV batteries, logistics, route optimisation, image classification, stock market analysis, and cybersecurity. He stated that Quantum Valley in Amaravati will support research institutes, IT companies, and startups. Amit Sighee, director of IBM's Research Wing, revealed that India ranks second globally in quantum computing adoption. IBM, collaborating with the Andhra Pradesh government, aims to develop its Starling quantum computing system by 2029. Vijayarao, LTI Mindtree Lead, underscored quantum computing's transformative potential in banking, finance, logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, healthcare, risk analysis, and cryptography. LTI Mindtree, IBM, and TCS are partnering with the Andhra Pradesh government to develop Quantum Valley in Amaravati.
