The ambitious Amaravati Quantum Valley is set to be operational from January 1, 2026, with 100 real-time use cases in governance, health, and industry, according to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.

Addressing the Amaravati Quantum Valley Workshop held in Vijayawada on Monday, he underscored the need for the integration of quantum computing in sectors such as governance, personal medicine, vaccine production, aerospace, drones, and education. 

The event, jointly organised by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, the Department of Science and Technology (GoI), Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), and Larsen & Toubro (L&T), brought together ecosystem partners in quantum computing.

Nara Lokesh, Minister for IT, Electronics, RTGS, and Education, said that Amaravati would soon host the IBM-2 Quantum Computer, featuring 156 qubits, making it the first of its kind in South Asia. Lokesh stressed the need for a quantum-ready workforce and urged premier institutions like IITs to co-develop curricula for future quantum engineers.

“Amaravati Quantum Valley will generate over 1 lakh jobs and many more in research and innovation,” he said.

“We aim to accommodate the full stack of quantum technologies within this Valley—from computing to sensing, materials, and communications,” he said.

Sandip Patel, Managing Director of IBM India, stated that over 2,00,000 people globally have accessed IBM’s quantum computing platforms and that IBM has already trained more than 900 faculty members in India.

“We are seeing the beginning of a true quantum shift in how science, business, and governance will operate in the coming decade,” he said.

V. Rajanna, President (Technology, Software & Services, TCS), said the company would help in integrating quantum use cases into both public services and industry innovation.

Published on June 30, 2025