Two committees to be set up to expedite project

Financial constraints, he assured, would not impede progress. Naidu urged a time-bound approach to create a scalable model for national replication, referencing the rapid development of Hyderabad’s Hi-Tech City in 15 months as a benchmark. He announced plans to brief Prime Minister Narendra Modi, noting their shared enthusiasm for technology.

To expedite the project, two committees will be formed: one for infrastructure and another for ecosystem development. L&T will soon commence construction of the main quantum facility and supporting infrastructure, ensuring simultaneous progress.

IBM’s Vice-President of Quantum, Jay Gambetta, hailed the deployment of Quantum System Two in Amaravati as a milestone for India’s quantum journey. He emphasized that collaboration with TCS and Andhra Pradesh would accelerate quantum algorithm development, advancing the goal of “quantum advantage.”

TCS CTO Dr Harrick Vin outlined a hybrid computing strategy integrating quantum with classical systems, predicting breakthroughs in life sciences, cryptography, and materials science. TCS leaders V Rajanna and C V Sridhar reaffirmed their commitment to innovation.

Rajanna highlighted TCS’s role in digital governance under Naidu’s leadership, while Sridhar noted that TCS’s Co-Innovation Network and seven years of quantum research would empower 43 research centres across 17 Indian states to tackle real-world challenges.

IBM’s Scott Crowder described quantum computing as the “second quantum revolution,” with applications ranging from EV batteries to financial anomaly detection. He underscored India’s software and tech capabilities as key to IBM’s investment.

K Bhaskar, Secretary of IT & RTGS, called the MoUs a pivotal shift from traditional to quantum computing, positioning AP as a tech leader. The Quantum Valley Tech Park will drive high-end job creation, talent development, and global investment.

Plans include quantum-enabled public services like GST optimization and real-time census modelling, alongside India’s first quantum governance framework. With its dedication slated for January 1, 2026, AP is poised to establish India as a global quantum computing hub, redefining innovation.