New Delhi, March 7 (IANS). Speaking at Raisina Dialogue, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu expressed a strong desire to make the state a global hub of advanced technology. He said that Andhra Pradesh is ready to travel from ‘Silicon Valley to Quantum Valley’, where Amaravati will become the center of future quantum revolution.
CM Naidu mentioned Google’s big investment in his address at Raisina Dialogue. He said that Google is investing $ 15 billion (about Rs 1.25 lakh crore) to set up a gigawatt scale AI data center in Visakhapatnam. This is the largest foreign investment in India in recent years after economic reforms. The project will strengthen AI infrastructure, data center capacity and large-scale energy resources. “Things are happening now. This investment is an important step towards making India a global AI hub,” Naidu said.
Focusing on quantum technology, the Chief Minister mentioned Amravati Quantum Valley. Its foundation stone was laid in Amravati in February 2026, which is India’s first integrated quantum ecosystem. Spread over 50 acres, this project includes quantum computing, research, talent development and manufacturing. “We are building a quantum computer right now. For the first time in India, a 133-qubit quantum computer center is being set up in Amaravati in collaboration with IBM, TCS and L&T. Within two years we will start producing quantum computers and supply them to the world,” Naidu said.
Comparing it to Silicon Valley, he said, “Today the world talks about Silicon Valley (California). Tomorrow people will talk about Quantum Valley—this is from Amravati, from my state.”
This initiative is linked to India’s National Quantum Mission (Rs 6000 crore), which is promoting research in quantum computing, communication and sensing. The state has signed seven MoUs including UNICC for AI and quantum ecosystem.
Naidu also highlighted the role of the Indian diaspora. He said Indians, especially technology professionals, are the best ‘diplomats’ in the world. Wherever they go, they integrate into the local community and contribute to global development. Earlier migration from Andhra was mainly limited to America, but today the Telugu and Indian community is spread across many countries. He said that these migrants are strengthening international cooperation and increasing India’s soft power.
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