With this, Andhra Pradesh is going to emerge as the first state in the country to commission indigenous Quantum computers testing facility, sharpening the broader vision to make Amaravati Quantum Valley the hub of International Quantum Computers. The Chief Minister will witness a live quantum system initiation with the cooling process of the processor on the Amaravati 1Q system being triggered virtually as the system is housed at Medha towers. At the same time, Amaravati 1S system will function as an open access set up fully visible to all attendees during the demonstration. With the setting up of the Amaravati Quantum Reference Facility (AQRF), India has now opened sovereign quantum infrastructure. Amaravati becomes the anchor node of a national quantum hardware network positioning India to design, test, certify, and manufacture quantum systems for the world. Part of the state government's flagship programme Quantum Technology Hub, under the National Quantum Mission, Amaravati Quantum Valley will be hosting an IBM 133-qubit Quantum computer and has engaged 80 plus industry and academic partnerships, positioning it to be among the top five global quantum hubs. The launch of AQRF on World Quantum Day adds an indigenous hardware dimension to Amaravati Quantum Valley's portfolio, complementing its existing quantum cloud, skilling, and innovation infrastructure.

It may be recalled that with the initiative of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Quantum journey started in April last year.

Giving details to the media on the launch of Quantum Computers testing facility centre here on Thursday, PS Pradyumna, secretary to Chief Minister stated that it's a dream come true for people of Andhra Pradesh, with the initiative of Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu for the first time in the country indigenous Quantum Computing testing facility is going to be launched on April 14. He said the Chief Minister insisted on bringing indigenous hardware component manufacturing ecosystem in Amaravati to promote Quantum technology. The SRM University contributed in this direction and made it accessible to students. The secretary said people enjoyed the fruits of computer technology for more than three decades and now it is time to switch over to AI and Quantum technology. He said the Chief Minister stressed the need for updating skills of youngsters as per the requirements of emerging quantum technology and following his call lakhs of students got enrolled for skill training programme. In IIT-Chennai itself 2.5 lakh students enrolled for skill training programme.

SRM-AP Vice-Chancellor Ch Satish Kumar and Quantum technology experts were present.