Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform Amaravati, the new capital city, into India’s first Quantum Valley, modelled on America’s Silicon Valley.
A quantum computing ecosystem will be established and made fully operational by 1 January 2026, he announced while addressing participants at a national workshop on ‘Amaravati Quantum Valley’ in Vijayawada.
Naidu, known for his keen interest in emerging technologies, stated that his government was committed to turning Amaravati into a global hub for quantum innovation.
The workshop was jointly organised by the state government, the Union Department of Science and Technology, and major technology companies including Tata Consultancy Services and Larsen & Toubro.
The government has announced the setting up of the Quantum Valley Park in the capital city of Amaravati—a pioneering initiative being developed in collaboration with IBM, TCS, and L&T.
The Chief Minister also inaugurated a start-up exhibition, showcasing innovations in quantum computing and allied fields.
Set to become operational from 1 January 2026, the Amaravati Quantum Valley is envisioned as a comprehensive ecosystem enabling real-time applications in governance, healthcare, manufacturing, aerospace, and pharmaceuticals.
Naidu also launched the ‘Amaravati Quantum Declaration,’ outlining India’s roadmap for advancing quantum and deep-tech capabilities.
“Back in the 1990s, we built Hi-Tech City in Hyderabad when my son Nara Lokesh was in Class 7. Now, he’s leading the next wave—Quantum,” Naidu said.
“We had to fight hard to deregulate telecom. Today, mobile phones are more essential than food. Quantum is the next frontier—not just for adoption, but for leadership.”
He emphasised that knowledge and technology were the new instruments of power. “War is outdated. India must lead through collaboration and intellect. Amaravati will be our launchpad for a global quantum presence.”
Naidu announced that the IBM 156-qubit Quantum System-2 will be installed in Amaravati, in partnership with TCS, L&T, several IITs, and the University of Tokyo.
Delivering the keynote address, Naidu’s son and state IT Minister Nara Lokesh reflected on the Chief Minister’s visionary role in introducing IT to India.
He said: “Today marks a new chapter. I was in Year 7 when the Chief Minister launched the IT revolution in Hyderabad. Now, I am honoured to lead the quantum movement in Andhra Pradesh.”
He further announced that Amaravati would soon be home to the IBM-2 Quantum Computer with 156 qubits, the first of its kind in South Asia.
Lokesh underscored the need for a quantum-ready workforce and urged premier institutions such as the IITs to co-develop a curriculum to train future quantum engineers.
“This is not merely about participating in the race—we want to leapfrog ahead. The Amaravati Quantum Valley will create over one lakh jobs and even more opportunities in research and innovation,” he said.
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