AP Speeds Up Plans For India’s First Quantum Computing Village In Amaravati
The proposed 50-acre facility in Amaravati, already announced by the state government, is envisioned as a pioneering ecosystem for quantum computing research and collaboration.
Vijayawada:Taking a significant step towards realising its vision of establishing India’s first Quantum Computing Village, the government of Andhra Pradesh convened a high-level meeting on Tuesday at the State Secretariat under the aegis of the Real-Time Governance Society (RTGS).
The proposed 50-acre facility in Amaravati, already announced by the state government, is envisioned as a pioneering ecosystem for quantum computing research and collaboration. The latest meeting focused on infrastructure planning, ecosystem development, and technical alignment for the prestigious project.
Representatives from IBM, TCS, and L&T took part in detailed deliberations. Key highlights included the design of an Iconic Building to be constructed by L&T, housing advanced quantum systems provided by IBM, with scope for long-term expansion.
Bhaskar Katamneni, secretary of RTGS, shared key details of the planned ecosystem, noting that the Quantum Computing Village will feature a landmark Iconic Building conceptualised by IBM. The facility will serve as a collaborative platform where institutions and companies can access and share advanced quantum computing resources. A dedicated on-site data centre will also support high-performance computing needs. IBM and TCS will jointly finalise the infrastructure specifications, with the initial setup set to host the IBM Quantum System Two. Emphasising the project’s global ambition, Bhaskar stated, “This Quantum Village will be a world-class facility—India’s window to the future of computing.”
Special Secretary Pradyumna PS added that Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to accelerate progress and ensure swift execution of the project.
Patryk Gumann from IBM Quantum, USA, delivered a comprehensive presentation on IBM Quantum System Two and discussed technical and infrastructure requirements with L&T and state officials to facilitate early deployment.
Notable attendees included Indrajit Mitra, vice-president and head of research, L&T mindtree; Vijayan, chief architect, L&T; G. Ramakrishna, CFO, AP Cluster, L&T; C.V. Sridhar, head of academics, COIN & India Strategic Initiative; and L. Venkata Subramaniam, head, IBM Quantum, India.
