Babu to launch quantum computing testing facility on April 14

Metro India News | AMARAVATI 

In a landmark step towards positioning Andhra Pradesh at the forefront of next-generation technology, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will inaugurate India’s first indigenous quantum computing testing facility on April 14, coinciding with World Quantum Day. The facility will be launched at SRM University in Amaravati, while a parallel quantum infrastructure centre at Medha Towers in Gannavaram will be inaugurated virtually.

With this initiative, Andhra Pradesh is set to become the first state in the country to commission a domestically developed quantum computing testing ecosystem. The project is a key component of the ambitious Amaravati Quantum Valley, which is being developed as a global hub for quantum technologies.

During the launch, the Chief Minister will witness a live demonstration of quantum system initiation, including the cooling process of the processor on the “Amaravati 1Q” system, which is housed at Medha Towers. Simultaneously, the Amaravati 1S system will operate as an open-access platform, allowing participants to observe quantum operations in real time.

Officials said the establishment of the Amaravati Quantum Reference Facility (AQRF) marks a major milestone in building sovereign quantum infrastructure in India. Amaravati will serve as a central node in a national quantum hardware network, enabling the country to design, test, certify, and manufacture quantum systems. The technologies emerging from this ecosystem, including cryogenics, precision electronics, and quantum-grade fabrication, are expected to have significant applications in defence, healthcare, and semiconductor manufacturing.

As part of India’s National Quantum Mission, Amaravati Quantum Valley is already collaborating with over 80 industry and academic partners and is set to host an advanced 133-qubit quantum system. Experts believe this will position the region among the top global quantum hubs.

Chief Minister Naidu, who first articulated this vision in 2025, has emphasised the integration of quantum computing across governance, healthcare, aerospace, and education sectors. Officials said the initiative also focuses on skill development, with thousands of students already enrolled in quantum and advanced technology training programmes.