Amaravati, Dec 23 (NationPress) The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu, expressed his strong belief that the state will spearhead the quantum technology revolution in India. He stated that the state government has devised a comprehensive action plan to cultivate experts in quantum and allied fields.

During a virtual address to over 50,000 students, industry professionals, and partners in the field of quantum technology, he emphasized the initiative's objective of creating a future-ready workforce and enhancing the Amaravati Quantum Valley ecosystem.

The Chief Minister revealed plans to train one million individuals in disciplines such as quantum mechanics and algorithms, along with 300,000 in quantum software and hardware, and 100,000 in advanced research.

He committed to developing Amaravati as India's Quantum Valley, akin to Silicon Valley in the United States, expressing confidence that quantum computing devices would be manufactured in the region within the next two years.

Naidu noted that the announcement of the quantum initiative has garnered significant interest, with 54,000 registrations following just one announcement.

This program is being executed through a strategic collaboration led by WISER (The Washington Institute for STEM, Entrepreneurship and Research) and Qubitech as the Indian partner.

Reflecting on his past vision for IT, he asserted, “Like Silicon Valley defined the digital age, Amaravati’s Quantum Valley will shape the knowledge economy of the future.”

He recalled that the IT boom in undivided Andhra Pradesh produced IT professionals who contributed globally, and he reminisced about how the development of Cyberabad transformed Hyderabad into a prominent IT hub.

Naidu highlighted the global success of Telugu professionals, pointing out that households of Indian origin in the United States report a median income that is nearly double the national average, largely thanks to STEM and professional jobs.

He mentioned that more than 1,200 technology startups were founded by Telugu entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley and pointed out that over 250,000 Telugu professionals occupy significant roles in top tech companies, with Telugu-origin leaders at the forefront of several Fortune 500 firms.

Reiterating his previous call of “one IT professional per family,” the Chief Minister made a similar appeal for quantum, encouraging students to grasp the vision and outline their futures accordingly. He also announced a Rs 100 crore reward for the first Nobel laureate in Quantum Science from Andhra Pradesh.

“The Amaravati Quantum Computing Centre will be pivotal in advancing our research. We intend to establish a quantum ecosystem in Amaravati. Applications of quantum technology can revolutionize personalized medicine, preventive and curative healthcare. Increased capabilities, speed, and accuracy can be realized through quantum technology, fostering transformative changes across multiple fields. I am optimistic that Indians will capitalize on this first-mover advantage,” he stated.

Naidu pointed out that the National Quantum Mission reflects the central government's commitment to attracting substantial investments and fostering skill development in this emerging sector, which he believes will have a global influence, similar to the IT revolution.

“Indians must seize the quantum revolution. Research in quantum computing will significantly benefit humanity in fields such as medicine, energy, sustainable agriculture, financial modeling, materials discovery, and weather forecasting. With advancements in technologies like AI, quantum computing, satellites, and drones, sustainability in various sectors will become achievable, enabling public services at minimal costs. With quantum technology, the possibilities for research are limitless,” the Chief Minister concluded.