In a step toward accelerating India’s technological advancements, the Government of Andhra Pradesh has signed MoUs with some of the most renowned global companies such as IBM, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), and Larsen & Toubro (L&T).
These partnerships aim to establish India’s most advanced and first-of-its-kind Quantum Valley Tech Park in Amaravati, anchored by IBM’s cutting-edge 156-qubit Quantum System Two — the largest quantum computing system to be installed in the country, stated a release from the government of Andhra Pradesh.
Commenting on these developments Mr Naidu announced that the state’s pioneering Quantum Valley will be dedicated to the nation on January 1, 2026.
The announcement was made at an event held at the Chief Minister’s residence in Undavalli.
“This is a historic day, not just for Andhra Pradesh but for India. Now no one can stop quantum computing — it is the foundation for next-generation governance and innovation, said the CM”.
Stressing the need to include academia, start-ups, and global partners, he called for a model akin to Silicon Valley, backed by real-time analytics and inclusive public policy.
“We are analysing 1.7 crore families under P4, and TCS is already supporting us with vital data,” he noted.
L&T has been tasked with construction and will begin immediate development of the main block and supporting infrastructure.
He confirmed that the site has been shown to L&T and directed simultaneous development of the main quantum facility and its innovation ecosystem. Two committees will be constituted to fast-track execution: one focusing on infrastructure and another on ecosystem building.
Mr Jay Gambetta, Vice President of IBM Quantum, through a release expressed enthusiasm about deploying IBM’s Quantum System Two in Amaravati, calling it a pivotal step for India’s quantum journey. He emphasised that the collaboration with TCS and Andhra Pradesh would accelerate quantum algorithm development and bring the vision of “quantum advantage” closer to reality.
Similarly, Dr. Harrick Vin, CTO of Tata Consultancy Services, outlined TCS’s hybrid computing strategy that integrates quantum with classical systems like CPUs and GPUs. “Quantum will catalyze breakthroughs in life sciences, materials, cryptography and more. This is a defining moment,” he added.
Mr V. Rajanna and Mr C.V. Sridhar of TCS underscored their company’s commitment to public innovation. Rajanna noted that under CM Naidu’s leadership, TCS pioneered digital governance in the state, and that the Quantum Valley will now enable future-focused R&D.
Mr Sridhar added that TCS’s COIN (Co-Innovation Network) and seven years of quantum research will now empower 43 research centers across 17 Indian states to work on real-world quantum use cases, ranging from cybersecurity to rust detection and supply chain resilience.
Mr Scott Crowder, IBM’s VP for Quantum Adoption highlighted that quantum computing is the “second quantum revolution,” and its applications — from EV batteries to anomaly detection in financial systems — will define the next era of industrial and scientific innovation.
With more than 75 quantum systems already deployed worldwide and eight centers in operation, IBM’s latest investment in India reflects the country’s strong capabilities in both software and emerging tech.
Mr Katamaneni Bhaskar, IAS Secretary of IT & RTGS, described the signing of MoUs with IBM, TCS and L&T as the beginning of a great transition — “from traditional to quantum computing.” He noted that Andhra Pradesh is no longer a follower in tech but a leader shaping the nation’s future.
The Government of Andhra Pradesh also plans to appoint global experts, develop quantum-enabled public services such as GST optimization and real-time census modeling, and create India’s first quantum governance framework.
The Quantum Valley Tech Park will act as a launchpad for high-end job creation, talent development, and global investment inflows into India’s emerging quantum industry.
