Amaravati will launch India’s first quantum computer

Andhra Pradesh will launch India’s first quantum computer in Amaravati on 14 April 2026. The Amaravati Quantum Valley Project aims to promote innovation, startups, and self-reliance under the National Quantum Mission with global partnerships.

This was announced by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, and this initiative is part of the state’s ambitious 'Amaravati Quantum Valley Project'. The program is supported by strong industrial partnerships and the 'National Quantum Mission'.

Through this, India aims to establish itself as a global leader in the field of next-generation computing and innovation. The launch of India’s first quantum computer is a transformative step in the country’s technological journey.

With the support of partnerships with IBM, TCS, and L&T, this initiative aims to develop indigenous quantum hardware and world-class infrastructure, making Amaravati a future-ready innovation hub.

Amaravati Quantum Valley (AQV) will act as a catalyst in establishing Andhra Pradesh as one of the top five quantum hubs in the world by 2030.

What is Quantum Technology?

Quantum computing/technology refers to a class of technologies that use the principles of quantum mechanics to perform computation and achieve capabilities that are not possible with conventional technology.

In conventional computing, information is processed in ‘bits’ or ‘1’ and ‘0’. This system follows classical physics, under which our computers can process either '1' or '0' at a time. Quantum computing uses "qubits" (quantum bits) to perform computation, which determine the behavior of matter at the atomic level.

They exhibit probabilistic behavior, enabling them to perform tasks beyond the scope of conventional technologies, whereas classical systems follow deterministic rules.

National Quantum Mission

The National Quantum Mission (NQM) is an initiative of the Government of India aimed at advancing scientific and industrial research in quantum technology (QT), promoting economic growth, and establishing India as a leading country in quantum technologies and applications (QTA).

It is administered under the Ministry of Science and Technology and is a major initiative of the Government of India with a budget of ₹6,003 crore (from 2023-24 to 2030-31). With the launch of this mission, India will become the seventh country with a dedicated quantum mission after the United States, Austria, Finland, France, Canada, and China.

Key objectives of the National Quantum Mission

Development of quantum computers: Using platforms such as superconducting and photonic technologies, to develop intermediate-scale quantum computers with 50 to 1000 physical qubits within 8 years.

Satellite-based secure quantum communication between ground stations located more than 2000 km apart in India. Long-distance secure quantum communication with other countries. Inter-city quantum key distribution over distances greater than 2000 km. Establishment of multi-node quantum networks with quantum memory.

Quantum sensing and metrology: Development of high-sensitivity magnetometers and atomic clocks for precise timing, communication, and navigation.