Quantum Valley Project Launched in Amaravati
7 Feb 2026 3:59 PM IST7 Feb 2026 3:59 PM IST
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and Union Minister Jitendra Singh launch a landmark project to position Andhra Pradesh as a global leader in quantum technology.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Union Minister Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State Pemmasani Chandrasekhar at the foundation stone for the Amaravati Quantum Computing Center at Uddandarayuni Palem in Guntur District on Saturday. Photo BY ARRANGEMENT.
Vijayawada: Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Union minister for state Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh laid on Saturday the foundation for India’s first integrated quantum ecosystem in Amaravati, the capital city of Andhra Pradesh.
Dedicating what he termed Amaravati Quantum Valley to India at a large gathering of students, the AP CM vowed to make the first quantum computer operational in Amaravati by December 2026.
He said, “Today is a historic day not only for AP but for India. We are laying the foundation for India’s Quantum technology leadership in the world.” He lauded Education, IT and Electronics minister N. Lokesh, terming him the most suitable minister to lead the IT sector in AP.
Referring to his recent visit to Davos for participating in the World Economic Forum, Naidu disclosed that the global community is discussing only two issues – AI and green energy. To harness these two, he wished to develop the Quantum Valley and Green Hydrogen Valley in AP, which will be game changers in development of Andhra Pradesh.
“Amaravati Quantum Valley will not only export talent and services. It will develop quantum products, designs, and intellectual property rights in AP. Quantum is not just another technology. It is the mother of all frontier technologies, like power, defence, space energy, finance, secure communications, and climate modelling. Quantum will shape national security, economic security, and global power in the 21st century,” Chandrababu Naidu underlined.
In this context, he pointed to the past when everybody talked about Silicon Valley. “We are now taking up the Quantum Valley, which is the future,” the AP Chief Minister stated, recalling making Hyderabad the Silicon Valley. He appreciated farmers of Amaravati for their extraordinary contribution by parting with their lands for building the capital city for AP.
Naidu vowed to make Amaravati as one of the world’s best capitals, pointing out that while Hyderabad had been a brownfield capital, Amaravati is a greenfield capital. He went on to say that anyone living in Amaravati will benefit with his or her lifespan increasing by 30–40 years. “That is the kind of beautiful city we are building for tomorrow,” he emphasised.
The CM appreciated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for understanding technology. “We are fortunate to have the right man at the right place. It is Modi who initiated the Quantum Mission. I have adopted it and intend to bring in the quantum computer,” he maintained.
He disclosed that TCS, IBM and L&T have extended their support for bringing the Quantum Valley to AP. He asserted that 85 per cent of components required for the manufacture of quantum computers will be made locally. They will be supplied not only throughout India but to the rest of the world. He said he stands by his promise of giving a cash prize of ₹100 crore to the person who wins a Nobel prize in quantum technology.
Naidu estimated that the world needs 2.50 lakh computer professionals by 2030 and 8.4 lakh by 2035.
He revealed that PM Modi will be organising a global AI conference in Delhi on February 9 in which all global leaders and heads of governments will take part. In this context, he announced that AP will start a Global AI Living Lab University in Amaravati on the lines of ISB in Hyderabad. He wished that this university would enable students and professionals to take up PG and Ph. D courses in AI and Quantum computing shortly.
He said, “Today is a historic day not only for AP but for India. We are laying the foundation for India’s Quantum technology leadership in the world.” He lauded Education, IT and Electronics minister N. Lokesh, terming him the most suitable minister to lead the IT sector in AP.
Referring to his recent visit to Davos for participating in the World Economic Forum, Naidu disclosed that the global community is discussing only two issues – AI and green energy. To harness these two, he wished to develop the Quantum Valley and Green Hydrogen Valley in AP, which will be game changers in development of Andhra Pradesh.
“Amaravati Quantum Valley will not only export talent and services. It will develop quantum products, designs, and intellectual property rights in AP. Quantum is not just another technology. It is the mother of all frontier technologies, like power, defence, space energy, finance, secure communications, and climate modelling. Quantum will shape national security, economic security, and global power in the 21st century,” Chandrababu Naidu underlined.
In this context, he pointed to the past when everybody talked about Silicon Valley. “We are now taking up the Quantum Valley, which is the future,” the AP Chief Minister stated, recalling making Hyderabad the Silicon Valley. He appreciated farmers of Amaravati for their extraordinary contribution by parting with their lands for building the capital city for AP.
Naidu vowed to make Amaravati as one of the world’s best capitals, pointing out that while Hyderabad had been a brownfield capital, Amaravati is a greenfield capital. He went on to say that anyone living in Amaravati will benefit with his or her lifespan increasing by 30–40 years. “That is the kind of beautiful city we are building for tomorrow,” he emphasised.
The CM appreciated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for understanding technology. “We are fortunate to have the right man at the right place. It is Modi who initiated the Quantum Mission. I have adopted it and intend to bring in the quantum computer,” he maintained.
He disclosed that TCS, IBM and L&T have extended their support for bringing the Quantum Valley to AP. He asserted that 85 per cent of components required for the manufacture of quantum computers will be made locally. They will be supplied not only throughout India but to the rest of the world. He said he stands by his promise of giving a cash prize of ₹100 crore to the person who wins a Nobel prize in quantum technology.
Naidu estimated that the world needs 2.50 lakh computer professionals by 2030 and 8.4 lakh by 2035.
He revealed that PM Modi will be organising a global AI conference in Delhi on February 9 in which all global leaders and heads of governments will take part. In this context, he announced that AP will start a Global AI Living Lab University in Amaravati on the lines of ISB in Hyderabad. He wished that this university would enable students and professionals to take up PG and Ph. D courses in AI and Quantum computing shortly.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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