Amaravati Quantum Valley Launched under National Quantum Mission | 12 Feb 2026

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.