Overview

• Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced a ₹40 crore Quantum Reference Facility in Amaravati to test, benchmark and characterize quantum components.
• Amber Enterprises committed ₹200 crore in phases to set up what is described as India’s first quantum cryogenic components facility in the city.
• The cryogenics project targets advanced cooling systems required for superconducting quantum computers, addressing a key supply-chain gap.
• IBM and TCS joined the National Quantum Mission and the Department of Science & Technology in pledging support to the Amaravati Quantum Valley initiative.
• Officials said the testing hub is intended to lay groundwork for indigenous quantum computer manufacturing within about two years, with projects currently at the commitment and planning stage.