Gannavaram, May 19: The Andhra Pradesh government has successfully demonstrated India’s inaugural indigenous quantum computing module, marking a major milestone in the country’s self-reliance within the deep-tech sector.
Rajya Sabha MP Satnam Singh Sandhu inspected the “Amravati 1Q” hardware system at Medha Towers in Gannavaram following a special invitation from Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. The facility serves as the nation’s first open-access, industry-friendly hardware testbed designed to test, benchmark, and certify indigenous quantum components.
During the high-level technical visit, officials demonstrated the system operating at an ultra-cryogenic temperature of minus 273 degrees Celsius, which is absolute zero. The infrastructure is being developed through a strategic collaboration with major industry leaders, including IBM, TCS, and L&T. Project coordinators expect the first complete computer to be fully operational by December 2026.
The visiting lawmaker noted that the emerging ecosystem could position the region as a primary center for global technological development. He asserted that the initiative provides an excellent blueprint for other states looking to modernize their industrial landscapes.
“This quantum ecosystem being developed in collaboration with giant companies like IBM, TCS and L&T at Amaravati will establish India as a global ‘Quantum Valley’,” Sandhu stated.
The lawmaker also expressed hope that similar high-tech frameworks could eventually be utilized to benefit other regional economies, particularly Punjab. He maintained that introducing advanced technology blueprints is essential for creating world-class employment opportunities and updating traditional economic structures to help youth transition into emerging technical fields.
