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Hans India
26-06-2025
- 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.
The Hindu
26-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Amaravati to host India's first Quantum Computing Valley
The first Quantum Computing Valley of India will be launched in Amaravati by January 2026, marking a major milestone in the country's quantum technology journey, Secretary, Information Technology, Electronics and Communications (ITE &C) Katamneni Bhaskar has said. Speaking at a workshop on Amaravati Quantum Valley on Wednesday, he said not only Andhra Pradesh, but also educational institutions, healthcare providers, pharma companies, agri-tech, and med-tech industries across the country will be able to utilise the services of the Quantum Valley. The Amaravati Quantum Valley Tech Park would provide scope for lakhs of professionals to work, contributing to research, innovation, and industrial growth, he said. 'States, government bodies, and institutions from across the country will have access to its infrastructure and services. Our goal is to ensure that quantum technology benefits all of human society,' Mr. Bhaskar said. Refuting the apprehensions that quantum computing would eliminate jobs, he said, 'This technology is not a replacement for humans. Traditional computers will continue to play their role. Quantum computing is meant to solve problems and conduct research that are otherwise impossible or time-consuming with classical systems.' 'The project is expected to create vast employment opportunities and encourage startups. To equip youth with the necessary skills, the government is collaborating with the Ratan Tata Innovation Hub, offering training and upskilling programmes,' he said. The Amaravati Quantum Valley Centre will operate in alignment with the goals of the National Quantum Mission, aiming to increase productivity and create wealth through advanced technologies. Member of the National Quantum Mission (NQM) and advisor to TCS, Anil Prabhakar, said major global companies such as IBM and Google were already engaged in research on quantum computers in the country. Quantum computing technology was being applied in fields such as pharmaceutical research, EV battery development, bin packing, cargo delivery, route optimisation and image classification, he said. On the security front, he said, the Central government was implementing the 'QNu Project' (Quantum Secure Communication Network) to ensure the safety of computing networks and password security using quantum technology. Director, IBM Research India Amit Singhee said quantum computing is becoming crucial in logistics, space, pharmaceuticals, education, healthcare, financial services and cyber security. 'By 2029, the IBM will deliver Quantum Starling, a large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer. In line with this, IBM has entered into an agreement to establish logical qubit quantum computers in Amaravati,' he said. Principal Director and Research Lead at LTIMindtree A. Vijay Rao said use of quantum AI and related technologies were being explored for monitoring of financial transactions, sequential number generation, logistics management, supply chain optimisation, manufacturing, healthcare, and robotics. Speaking about the growing relevance of quantum computing in risk analysis, climate change modelling, cryptographic optimisation and more, he said LTIMindtree was joining hands with IBM and TCS as a key partner in the Amaravati Quantum Valley Centre to build solutions, develop talent and drive innovation. Secretary to the Chief Minister, P. S. Pradyumna was also present.
