VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday unveiled an ambitious plan to transform Amaravati into India’s first Quantum Valley, dubbing it the second chapter of his technological revolution. The announcement came at the Amaravati Quantum Valley National Workshop in Vijayawada, attended by global experts, industry leaders, and policymakers.
The state government announced the establishment of the Quantum Valley Park in Capital city Amaravati, a pioneering initiative being developed in collaboration with IBM, TCS, and L&T. The Chief Minister also inaugurated a startup exhibition, showcasing innovations in quantum computing and allied technologies.
Operational from January 1, 2026, the Amaravati Quantum Valley is envisioned as a complete ecosystem for real-time applications in governance, healthcare, manufacturing, aerospace, and pharma. Naidu also launched the ‘Amaravati Quantum Declaration,’ outlining India’s strategy for advancing quantum and deep-tech technologies. Back in the 90s, we built Hi-Tech City in Hyderabad when my son Lokesh was in Class 7. Now, he’s leading the next wave, Quantum,” Naidu said. “We had to fight to deregulate telecom. Today, mobiles are more essential than food. Quantum is the next frontier, not just for adoption, but for leadership.”
He said that technology and knowledge are the new tools of power. “War is outdated. India must lead with collaboration and brainpower. Amaravati will be our launchpad for a global quantum footprint.”
Naidu announced that the IBM 156-qubit Quantum System-2 will be installed in Amaravati in partnership with TCS, L&T, IITs, and Tokyo University.
Amaravati will be an innovation hub, says Lokesh
Over 100 real-time quantum use cases are being planned.
IT & HRD Minister Nara Lokesh, in his keynote, said, “When the IT revolution started, I was a student. Today, I lead the Quantum Valley. This is not about catching up, it’s about leapfrogging.” Lokesh revealed that Quantum and AI would be integrated into school and college curricula from 2025-26, reaching 9 lakh students. “Even as a Stanford graduate, I had to consult ChatGPT to understand Quantum. We are all learners, but we are ready to lead.”
He added that the initiative will generate over 1 lakh jobs and foster startups and unicorns. “This Valley will be our Silicon Valley. Amaravati will be a global hub for innovation.”
ITE&C Secretary Bhaskar Katamneni said the initiative aligns with India’s National Quantum Mission and supports the full stack, from hardware to standards. IBM India MD Sandip Patel called the effort ‘a defining moment,’ while IBM VP Scott Crowder showcased applications from drug discovery to finance.
TCS President V Rajanna said the UN declaring 2025 the International Year of Quantum Science made this initiative timely. L&T Advisor MV Satish projected a USD 100 billion global market and said India must seize the moment.
IIT Madras Director V Kamakoti and IIT Tirupati Director K N Satyanarayana discussed curriculum development, research collaboration, and incubation hubs.
US Consul General Jennifer Larson and top Indian science officials including DST Secretary Abhay Karandikar and Principal Scientific Adviser Ajay Kumar Sood reaffirmed Indo-US collaboration as vital for global quantum leadership.
The workshop ended with roundtables on computing, sensing, communication, and capacity-building. A demo of IBM’s prototype quantum computer and a startup expo drew such crowds that registration had to be closed early.
The Chief Minister concluded, “The future belongs to those who innovate. Amaravati is ready to lead India into the Quantum Age.”
