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Amaravati Quantum Valley Launched under National Quantum Mission
- 12 Feb 2026
- 2 min read
Why in News?
Union Minister Jitendra Singh laid the foundation stone of the Amaravati Quantum Centre in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, as a part of India’s ambitious National Quantum Mission.
Key Points:
- National Quantum Mission: India’s National Quantum Mission has an allocation of about ₹6,000 crore and spans 43 institutions across 17 states and 2 Union Territories.
- Organised under four core areas: Quantum Computing, Quantum Communication, Quantum Sensing and Metrology, and Quantum Materials and Devices.
- Nodal Ministry: Department of Science & Technology (DST), Ministry of Science & Technology.
- Vision: Development of intermediate-scale quantum computers in the range of 50–1,000 physical qubits using different technology platforms (superconducting and photonic).
- Objective: Establishment of satellite-based secure quantum communication and ground-based quantum networks.
- Applications: High-precision timing, navigation, imaging, and detection for defence and space applications.
- Amaravati Quantum Valley: Envisioned as a dedicated quantum innovation cluster, integrating research institutions, industry, startups, and talent development ecosystems.
- Collaboration with global technology companies such as IBM and Indian IT major TCS for quantum cloud access and innovation centres.
- Strategic Relevance: Quantum technology is considered a critical and emerging technology (CET) globally, with implications for national security and encryption systems.
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