Amaravati, March 31 (IANS) Affirming that the future belongs to quantum computing, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday said that the state has set the target of manufacturing quantum computers at Amaravati Quantum Valley in two years.Addressing a roundtable conference on the Quantum Hardware Manufacturing Ecosystem at the Amaravati Quantum Valley (AQV), Naidu said the state’s objective is not to import quantum computer hardware, but to manufacture it right here within…
Latest National Quantum Mission News & Updates
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) India today stands among a select group of nations with a dedicated National Quantum Mission, targeting 1,000 Qubits and 2,000-km Quantum Communication Network to transform defence, cybersecurity and healthcare, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Sunday.With an allocation of approximately Rs 6,000 crore, the Mission spans 43 institutions across 17 states and 2 Union Territories, organised through four thematic hubs focusing on Quantum Computing, Quantum Communicatio…
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) The government support to new technologies through AI mission, National Quantum Mission, Anusandhan National Research Fund, Research and Innovation Fund promises to be a big boost for the Indian higher education institutions that are nurturing India’s future entrepreneurs, industry leaders said on Monday.The Union Budget 2026 signals a decisive shift in how India is approaching technology, from adoption to strategic capability building.“The emphasis on AI, semiconduct…
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Industry leaders on Sunday welcomed the Union Budget 2026–27 for its emphasis on skilling, innovation, Electronics Component and Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) and semiconductors, adding that it will make India a global electronics manufacturing hub.Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman, Bharti Enterprises called the Budget “bold” for combining growth with inclusion. The strong emphasis on skilling, alongside sustained investments in science, innovation, and research a…
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) India’s digital public infrastructure and tech push laid the groundwork on which agentic AI can thrive on trusted data and integrated workflows, a report said on Friday.The report from the World Economic Forum said the country’s India Stack is creating digital rails that have widened financial and digital inclusion.India Stack includes the Aadhaar digital identity, the Unified Payments Interface that processes over 18 billion transactions a month, DigiLocker, and the A…
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) Technology is acting as the central force behind space and economic transformation in the country, said Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology on Friday.Addressing a press conference on the achievements of the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Earth Sciences for the year 2025, the Minister said innovation-driven sectors such as space, oceans, biotechnology, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing …
New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) With large-scale funding for research and innovation, India’s science and technology (S&T) sector made a significant leap in 2025.The sector saw improvement in global rankings and advances in frontier technologies, semiconductor development, and AI-based missions.In 2025, the country rose to the 38th position among 139 economies in the World Intellectual Property Organization’s Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025. India made a big leap from 81st rank in 2015.Four In…
Amaravati, Dec 23 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday exuded confidence that Andhra Pradesh will lead the quantum technology revolution in India. He said the state government has prepared an action plan to produce experts in quantum and related fields.He was addressing over 50,000 students of quantum technology, professionals and industry partners on a digital platform under an initiative aimed at building a future-ready quantum workforce and strengthening the Amara…