Metro India News | AMARAVATI

Andhra Pradesh is set to witness a technological leap with the establishment of a Quantum Valley in its capital city Amaravati within the next six months, announced IT and Electronics Minister Nara Lokesh. Speaking at a high-profile roadshow at the Manyata Embassy Business Park in Bengaluru, Lokesh urged global companies, especially Global Capability Centers (GCCs), to invest in the fast-evolving technological landscape of the state.

Highlighting the rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Technology in Andhra Pradesh, Lokesh stated, “This is the right time to invest. The entire world is turning its attention to Andhra Pradesh. We are building an ecosystem that supports innovation and global collaboration.” He revealed that major players like TCS, IBM, and L&T are partnering with the state to develop India’s first-ever Quantum Valley, modeled on Silicon Valley in the United States. “This will be a game-changer in India's tech revolution,” he said.

The minister emphasized that the state is offering unprecedented incentives and a proactive governance framework under the leadership of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. “No other state in the country is offering the kind of support we are providing to investors. We are not just inviting businesses; we are building long-term partnerships,” Lokesh noted.

He also spoke of Visakhapatnam’s transformation into a robust IT hub and reiterated the state’s commitment to creating a future-ready infrastructure. “Whether it is physical infrastructure, digital connectivity, or skilled manpower—Andhra Pradesh is ready,” he added.

The Bengaluru roadshow drew participation from top leaders of several global corporations. Among the attendees were Ankur Mittal, MD of Lowe’s India; Hariharan Ganeshan, Vice President at Rolls-Royce; Madhu Natesan, Vice President at SACS Global India; Kaushik Das, MD of JC Penney India; Praveen Mysore, Vice President at Lululemon; Saif Ahmad Sharif, Director at Delta Airlines; Vasudharani Srinivasan, Vice President at Victoria’s Secret; Peddareddy Eppa, Senior Director at Nasuni India; Kavita Ramesh, CFO at ANJ; Shivanand R. Koteswar, Senior Vice President at Astral Labs; Lalitha Indrakanti, CEO of Jaguar Land Rover; and Katamneni Bhaskar, Secretary, AP IT Department.