Quantum computing, new age tech will help improve delivery system: AP CM Naidu

Visakhapatnam: Andhra Pradesh is positioning itself as a strong leader in the technology field by seizing the opportunity to make Amaravati the quantum technology hub of the world with an action plan set in motion to install super computers from January, 2026.

Exuding confidence that they are gearing up to adopt new age technologies like AI, IoT, Blockchain and predictive analysis to improve delivery system, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said on Monday that this will also lead to hassle-free last mile connectivity.

He was speaking here after inaugurating the 28th national conference on e-governance. The two-day conference is being organised jointly by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances and Ministry of IT, Electronics and Communications, Andhra Pradesh.

Recalling his contribution to transforming Hyderabad into an IT hub when he was the Chief Minister of undivided AP, he narrated how his passion to popularise technological advancements led to his meeting with Bill Gates in 1995 and the subsequent establishment of first development centre of Microsoft outside Seattle in Hyderabad and the introduction of e-seva, Mee Seva and now WhatsApp Governance in AP post-bifurcation.

Naidu appealed to young technocrats to become partners of developing Swadeshi technology to make India No. 1 in technology globally.

He said "though we are strong in technology, we are depending on other countries and stressed the need for production in India itself. He said AP is developing the Quantum Valley in Amaravati on the lines of Silicon Valley and expressed confidence that the government will create a mechanism to produce quantum computers in two years.

He said the Amaravati Quantum Valley will join the club of quantum computing by January, 2026. At present six countries are producing quantum computers. The Chief Minister said the AP Government is also bringing Sanjeevani health project, another first, to maintain digital health records of all people which provides information on predictive and curative treatment.

Naidu said the new system propagates food as medicine and kitchen as pharmacy. He said that the State Government recently launched WhatsApp governance–Mana Mitra and provided 751 government services.

Stating that India is the largest user of AI, the Chief Minister stressed the need for developing in-house technology without depending on other countries. Citing the example of South Korea’s expertise in the semiconductor sector, he said Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiated investments into the semiconductor sector in India. Likewise AP is going to develop Quantum Valley in Amaravati, space city near Sriharikota, drone city in Orvakal, electronic city and medtech park across the State. He requested all the civil services officials, majority of them from IITs and IIMs, to become partners of quantum technology and emerging new technologies.

The Chief Minister said India will emerge as the 3rd largest economy by 2028 and No1 by 2047 under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and no one can stop it. He said the Telugu Desam Party will lead this technology revolution and Andhra people will lead the revolution to contribute for national development which is his dream.

"Prime Minister Modi knows the power of technology and created competition among various states. Today every state is competing which is a very good helping trend," he remarked.

Earlier, addressing the conference, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, GoI, Abhishek Singh praised the WhatsApp governance introduced by AP Government and stated that the same services will be extended to all States. Secretary, Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, GoI, V Srinivas said that AP is a pioneer in introducing technologies and praised the RTGS and WhatsApp governance as best services across the nation. Chief Secretary K Vijayanand welcomed the gathering. Secretary, ITE & C Bhaskar Katamneni proposed a vote of thanks.