AP Targets to Yearly Train 5K Professionals in Quantum Technologies

VIJAYAWADA: Secretary (IT, Electronics & Communications) Bhaskar Katamneni said Andhra Pradesh is charting an ambitious course to emerge as a national and global hub for quantum and deep-tech innovation, with the state government setting a target of training 5,000 students and young professionals annually in cutting-edge quantum technologies.

Addressing the 5th Collectors Conference on Wednesday, Bhaskar disclosed that the large-scale capacity-building initiative will be rolled out through the Amaravati Quantum Academy, with a clearly defined roadmap extending up to 2030.

Engineering students, researchers and young professionals will be the primary beneficiaries of the programme.

Giving an update on Amaravati Quantum Valley, the IT secretary said the project has already attracted significant industry interest. As many as 29 memoranda of understanding have been signed so far, involving investment of ₹2,847 crore. The growing number of partnerships, he said, reflects the increasing confidence of investors in AP’s technology ecosystem.

Bhaskar pointed out that to support the rapid expansion of Quantum Valley, the state plans to acquire an additional 200 acres in and around the Amaravati capital region. The land will be utilised for upcoming quantum hardware companies, research institutions and supporting infrastructure. Several quantum-linked hardware manufacturers have expressed keen interest in investing in the state.

He disclosed that as part of the next phase, two quantum computers from IBM are scheduled to be installed in 2026.

Highlighting AP’s parallel push in digital infrastructure, the IT secretary said Andhra Pradesh has set a bold target of establishing data centres with a cumulative capacity of 6.5 GW by 2030. In addition to Google, several global and domestic players have come forward with proposals to set up data centres worth ₹2.97 lakh crore in the state.