Andhra Pradesh aims for quantum supremacy: can Amaravati top India’s tech race?

The Andhra Pradesh government, under N Chandrababu Naidu, is aggressively positioning Amaravati as India’s premier quantum computing hub by launching the Quantum Valley project with ₹6,003.65 crore backing from the National Quantum Mission. Collaborations with TCS, IIT-Madras, and IBM aim to attract global talent and investments, targeting a leap from India’s current sixth global rank to the forefront of quantum technology.

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Andhra Pradesh is positioning itself at the forefront of India's quantum technology race with the establishment of a Quantum Valley in its capital, Amaravati. The state cabinet, led by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, approved the creation of a state Quantum Mission to complement the central government's National Quantum Mission (NQM).

The Quantum Valley will span 50 acres and focus on cutting-edge research in quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. It will collaborate with major industry and academic players such as TCS, IIT-Madras, and IBM to attract world-class researchers and international investments.

"The aim is to attract global researchers and international investments, positioning Andhra Pradesh as a national hub for quantum technology," said Information and Public Relations Minister K Parthasarathi.

Currently, India ranks sixth globally in quantum computing, with Andhra Pradesh aspiring to be the leader within the country. The state has formed a committee of quantum computing experts to guide the initiative.

The National Quantum Mission, running from 2023-24 to 2030-31 with a budget of ₹6,003.65 crore, supports infrastructure, research, and human resource development in quantum technologies across India.

This ambitious project aims to make Amaravati a beacon of innovation, potentially transforming Andhra Pradesh into a key player in the global quantum technology landscape.

"Naidu aims to make Amaravati number one in quantum computing," Parthasarathi added, highlighting the state's commitment to technological supremacy.

With strategic partnerships and significant government backing, Andhra Pradesh's Quantum Valley could accelerate India's progress in this critical emerging field.
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Andhra Pradesh plans to establish a Quantum Valley in Amaravati under the state Quantum Mission, aiming to lead India’s quantum computing race. Partnering with TCS, IIT-Madras, and IBM, the initiative seeks global researchers and investments, aligning with India’s National Quantum Mission backed by ₹6,003.65 crore funding.
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Andhra Pradesh launches Quantum Valley in Amaravati with global partnerships

The minister said Naidu aims to make Amaravati number one in quantum computing, and added that India is currently at the sixth position in this realm in the world while the southern state is 'on top' within India.
Information and Public Relations Minister K Parthasarathi
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Key Facts
  • Andhra Pradesh Cabinet led by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has approved the establishment of a state Quantum Mission to advance quantum technology.theweek.in
  • Quantum Valley will be established in Amaravati to promote research in quantum computing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and cybersecurity.theweek.in
  • Partnerships with TCS, IIT-Madras, and IBM have been announced to attract global researchers and international investments to Quantum Valley.theweek.inThe South First
  • 50 acres of land in Amaravati have been allocated for the development of Quantum Valley.theweek.in
  • Andhra Pradesh aims to become India's top quantum computing hub, while India currently ranks sixth globally in quantum technology.theweek.in
Key Stats at a Glance
India's global rank in quantum technology
6th
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Land allocated for Quantum Valley in Amaravati
50 acres
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Background Context

National Quantum Mission backs state initiatives with ₹6,003.65 crore funding

Key Facts
  • National Quantum Mission is a central government initiative approved for 2023-24 to 2030-31 with a total outlay of ₹6,003.65 crore to advance quantum technology in India.1
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Total funding outlay for National Quantum Mission
₹6,003.65 crore
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Duration of National Quantum Mission
8 years
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