Naidu unveils vision for quantum revolution, sees bright future for AP

In a historic declaration at the Amaravati Quantum Valley Workshop held here on Monday, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu unveiled his ambitious vision to transform Amaravati into a global capital for quantum technologies.

The event, jointly organised by the AP Government, the Department of Science and Technology (GoI), TCS and L&T, brought together some of the top minds and institutions in quantum computing.

In his special address, Naidu traced the evolution of India's tech journey—right from the IT revolution of the late 1990s to the dawn of the Quantum Age—and emphasised the critical role AP must play in shaping the future of deep technologies. The CM revealed that by January 1, 2026, a fully operational quantum computing ecosystem will be set up in Amaravati.

Naidu said “I began promoting IT when my son Lokesh was just a child. Now, he's tasked with taking quantum forward. Back in the 90s, we built Hitech City in Hyderabad. Now we are building Quantum Valley in Amaravati. The world moved from the internet to AI. Now it’s time for quantum.”

He recalled his early efforts in pushing for IT adoption when few believed in its potential. “We had to fight regulatory battles to deregulate telecom. Today, a cell phone is more essential than food for many. Similarly, quantum is the future, and we want India—not just to adopt it—but to lead it,” he said.

Highlighting the global relevance of this initiative, the CM said: “Technology and knowledge are today’s weapons. War is no longer relevant. We must leverage our demographic strength and English-speaking population to establish ourselves as a global hub. India and the U.S. must collaborate for the global good.”

He underscored the integration of quantum computing in sectors like governance, personal medicine, vaccine production, aerospace, drones, and education. “I read, study, and learn constantly—so I can bring the best to my people. We will take the Amaravati Declaration to its logical conclusion with full support from the Government of India.”

Delivering the keynote, Nara Lokesh , Minister for IT, Electronics, RTGS & Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh reflected on his father’s visionary role in bringing IT to India and charted the next course for the Quantum Age.

“Today marks a new chapter. I was in 7th class when CM Naidu launched the IT revolution. Now, I am honoured to lead the Quantum movement in Andhra Pradesh,” he said

He announced that Amaravati will soon host the IBM-2 Quantum Computer with 156 qubits, making it the first of its kind in South Asia. Lokesh stressed on the need for a Quantum-ready workforce, and urged premier institutions like IITs to co-develop curriculum for future quantum engineers.

“This is not just about joining the race—we want to leapfrog ahead. Amaravati Quantum Valley will generate over 1 lakh jobs and many more in research and innovation,” he said.

Delivering the welcome address, Bhaskar Katamneni, Secretary, ITE&C Department, emphasised that the Amaravati Quantum Valley initiative represents a leap forward for India’s deep tech leadership, supported jointly by the Centre and the State.

Delegates from various multinational corporations including IBM, TCS, L&T and several international experts attended.