CM Naidu launches Amaravati Quantum Valley, calls it game changer for India

Amaravati: Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday said the proposed Amaravati Quantum Valley would emerge as a transformative force for India’s technological future, positioning Andhra Pradesh as a global hub for next-generation innovation.

He made the remarks after laying the foundation stone for the project along with Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh at Uddandarayunipalem village in Thulluru mandal.

The State government has allocated 50 acres for the project, which aims to spearhead India’s quantum technology ecosystem.

Focus on youth and future technologies

Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said the future of the State and the nation rests with students and young professionals. He noted that youth have the ability to shape and redefine history, adding that India’s young talent is advancing rapidly in cutting-edge technologies.

Drawing a comparison with Hyderabad’s transformation through Hi-Tech City, he said while that initiative changed the trajectory of Telangana’s capital, the Amaravati Quantum Valley would have a far wider national impact.

Quantum Valley to anchor national mission

Chandrababu Naidu said he had requested that activities under the National Quantum Mission begin from Andhra Pradesh. He informed that discussions had already been held with global technology majors such as Tata Consultancy Services, IBM, and Larsen & Toubro to operationalise the project at the earliest.

He expressed confidence that the first quantum computer would be installed in Amaravati by the end of this year, with agreements expected to be finalised within the next two months.

Skilled manpower a national priority

The Chief Minister said India would require nearly 2.5 lakh quantum technology professionals by 2030 to meet future demands. He pointed out that a significant share of the country’s IT workforce comes from Telugu-speaking States, underlining Andhra Pradesh’s potential to lead in advanced technology sectors.

Quantum Computing and Green Hydrogen Valleys, he said, would be major growth drivers for the State in the coming decades.

Centre assures full support

Union Minister Jitendra Singh said the Centre was fully committed to strengthening India’s quantum ecosystem. He noted that ₹6,000 crore has been earmarked under the National Quantum Mission to support research, innovation, and infrastructure development.

He said quantum technologies would bring far-reaching changes across sectors such as healthcare, communications, and strategic technologies, adding that early investments would yield long-term national benefits.

Research, innovation and global positioning

The Amaravati Quantum Valley is envisioned as a comprehensive hub for research and development in quantum computing, quantum communications, quantum sensors, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, defence, healthcare, and finance.

The State government expects the Quantum Valley building to be completed by August, with the quantum computer becoming operational by December. The project is intended to place Amaravati on par with leading global quantum hubs such as Boston, Singapore, and Shanghai.

Dignitaries present

Union Minister Pemmassani Chandrasekhar, Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh, and State Ministers Narayana and Kandula Durgesh were among those who attended the programme.